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R128 LAU

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,837 mi
Last recorded79,837 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR128 LAU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 79,837 miles

both outer sills corroded at rear

Pass 2 Aug 2010 74,140 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 74,140 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 71,236 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 71,236 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 68,088 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 64,189 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 64,189 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 60,756 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 60,756 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 57,493 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 57,493 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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R128 LAU is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 85,577 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R128 LAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R128 LAU registered?

R128 LAU is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R128 LAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R128 LAU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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