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R168 ERP

1997 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

60,186 mi
Last recorded60,186 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 ERP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 60,186 miles

inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2016 55,986 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 50,231 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 50,219 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 43,490 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 43,481 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 41,125 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 41,125 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 38,969 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 37,446 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 36,235 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 34,477 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 33,101 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 31,561 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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R168 ERP is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R168 ERP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R168 ERP registered?

R168 ERP is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R168 ERP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R168 ERP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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