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R174 NJB

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,362 mi
Last recorded88,362 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR174 NJB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 88,362 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

exhaust system corroded

oil sump corroded and oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2018 86,127 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 84,464 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre slightly cracked

Pass 1 Oct 2016 83,074 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicle has corrosion all round chassis and sill areas

Fail 1 Oct 2016 83,074 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Oct 2015 81,434 miles

both sills corroded

front crossmember corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2014 79,677 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 76,986 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 74,137 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 71,006 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2010 67,165 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 62,233 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 62,135 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

general surface corrosion

o/s/f tyre inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2008 55,353 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 47,813 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2007 47,813 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 34,292 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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R174 NJB is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R174 NJB, 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 R174 NJB registered?

R174 NJB is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 October 1997.

Is R174 NJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R174 NJB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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