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R178 SDV

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,376 mi
Last recorded63,376 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 SDV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2010 63,376 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 57,791 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear at time of test unable to test rear centre belt as buckle under child seat

offside front,nearside front,offside rear and nearside rear shock absorbers dust covers split

slight damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 11 Jul 2008 50,633 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 44,218 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 38,348 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 33,306 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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R178 SDV is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R178 SDV, 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 R178 SDV registered?

R178 SDV is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R178 SDV safe to buy?

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