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R171 LJT

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,199 mi
Last recorded95,199 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR171 LJT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 95,199 miles

corrosion by battery tray

Pass 26 Mar 2012 92,685 miles

Oil leak

battery tray very corroded and battery slightly insecure

Fail 23 Mar 2012 92,655 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

battery tray very corroded and battery slightly insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2011 83,291 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 83,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 81,601 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 81,596 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 75,990 miles

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

Pass 7 Mar 2008 75,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 75,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 74,742 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 74,742 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 74,025 miles

advise o/s/r outer sill thin

Fail 22 Mar 2006 74,025 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

advise o/s/r outer sill thin

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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R171 LJT is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R171 LJT, 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 R171 LJT registered?

R171 LJT is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R171 LJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R171 LJT shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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