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R180 NJB

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

72,954 mi
Last recorded72,954 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR180 NJB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 72,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 68,440 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 68,440 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 64,590 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 64,589 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 61,024 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 61,021 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 57,112 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 57,112 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 53,785 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 53,785 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 49,733 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 49,733 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 18 Jan 2007 44,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2007 44,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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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R180 NJB is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 R180 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 R180 NJB registered?

R180 NJB is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is R180 NJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R180 NJB shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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