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R132 SJO

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,057 mi
Last recorded94,057 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 SJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2009 94,057 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rev counter faulty

Pass 6 Jun 2009 94,057 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rev counter faulty

Pass 9 Jun 2008 90,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

general under body corrosion at rear

Fail 6 Jun 2008 90,719 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

general under body corrosion at rear

Pass 29 May 2007 85,707 miles

Spare tyre defective

cracks to inner sidewall on n/s/r tyre

Fail 29 May 2007 85,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cracks to inner sidewall on n/s/rear tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2006 74,077 miles

front crossmember corroded

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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R132 SJO is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R132 SJO, 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 R132 SJO registered?

R132 SJO is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R132 SJO safe to buy?

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