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R167 LUM

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,080 mi
Last recorded71,080 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR167 LUM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2009 71,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Aug 2009 71,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 65,480 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 59,069 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 53,428 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2006 53,428 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 48,763 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 48,762 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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R167 LUM is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R167 LUM, 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 R167 LUM registered?

R167 LUM is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R167 LUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R167 LUM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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