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R155 SLT

1997 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,630 mi
Last recorded59,630 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 SLT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 59,630 miles

offside outer cill has surface rust on the underside

Pass 5 Aug 2014 59,519 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 59,418 miles

nearside and offside chassis/underbody slight corrosion

Fail 5 Aug 2013 59,418 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside and offside chassis/underbody slight corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2012 58,943 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 58,197 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 58,575 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 58,575 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 58,227 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 57,589 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 57,589 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 54,728 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 50,727 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 46,660 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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R155 SLT is a 1997 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R155 SLT, 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 R155 SLT registered?

R155 SLT is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R155 SLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R155 SLT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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