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R168 HJR

1997 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,075 mi
Last recorded89,075 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 HJR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 89,075 miles

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

corrosion at both full floors to sills

corrosion at offside rear shocker casing,fuel pipes,sills,sill backs,front crossmember,chassis rails under car,chassis rails at rear,rear inner and upper arches

corrosion showing at both rear flexi hoses ends,both rear chassis behind rear wheels

Pass 20 Apr 2009 87,694 miles

initial corrosion at floors to sills,sills,sill backs,front and rear inner arches and rear chassis and spring tops

Fail 17 Apr 2009 87,685 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

initial corrosion at floors to sills,sills,sill backs,front and rear inner arches and rear chassis and spring tops

Pass 15 Apr 2008 85,629 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 83,058 miles
Pass 1 May 2006 80,226 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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 HJR is a 1997 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R168 HJR, 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 R168 HJR registered?

R168 HJR is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R168 HJR safe to buy?

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