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R183 VJA

1997 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,403 mi
Last recorded100,403 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 VJA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2011 100,403 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 97,302 miles

both outer sills rusty

n/s/f slight brake bind

Pass 1 Sep 2009 92,900 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 92,895 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 88,070 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on fuel pipes.

general corrosion starting thought out vehicle borderline in places.

Fail 28 Jul 2008 88,066 miles

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

Advise fuel pipes corroded

Advise genral underbody corrosion all over underside of vehicle borderline in places

Advise engine oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2007 80,616 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 73,864 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 65,333 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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R183 VJA is a 1997 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R183 VJA, 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 R183 VJA registered?

R183 VJA is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R183 VJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R183 VJA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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