MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,668 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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front brake discs worn.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake discs worn.
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?
Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R168 VBW is a 1997 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,597cc 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 R168 VBW, 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 VBW registered?
R168 VBW is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 August 1997.
Is R168 VBW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R168 VBW 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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