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R141 JVK

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,855 mi
Last recorded128,855 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 JVK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 128,855 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 124,455 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 124,455 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 117,864 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 108,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 99,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

both front brake disc's burnt

both front brakes holding on slightly

rear number plate backing lifting

Fail 22 Nov 2008 99,483 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

both front brake disc's burnt

both front brakes holding on slightly

main beam worning light on all the time

rear number plate backing lifting

Pass 20 Dec 2007 91,145 miles

n/s/r shock absorber leaking

radiator deteriorated

Fail 17 Dec 2007 91,048 miles

Nearside Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

n/s/r shock absorber leaking

o/s/f tyre tread 2mm

radiator deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2006 80,763 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 71,920 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 71,899 miles

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

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

Both rear outer sills holed.

Both rear tyres 2-3mm. N/R nail in tread.

Front & rear number plates deteriorated (still readable).

Rear brake pipes poor/corroded.

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin 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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R141 JVK 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 R141 JVK, 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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R141 JVK is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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