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R135 SJO

1997 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,135 mi
Last recorded71,135 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR135 SJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 71,135 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 71,135 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 71,080 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 71,080 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 70,988 miles

n.s rear wheel bearing noisey

o.s rear tyre cracked

rear brake pipes badly corroded,advise to change

Pass 3 Jan 2013 70,610 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 69,172 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 31 Dec 2010 67,590 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 65,496 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 62,706 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracked but not exposing cord

Pass 18 Dec 2007 59,005 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 52,746 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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R135 SJO is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R135 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 R135 SJO registered?

R135 SJO is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R135 SJO safe to buy?

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