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R188 NJB

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,511 mi
Last recorded116,511 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR188 NJB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2015 116,511 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 94,181 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 92,424 miles

O/S/&/N/S/FRONT TYRES WORN SERIOUSLY ON OUTER EDGES

Fail 12 Jan 2013 92,424 miles

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

O/S/&/N/S/FRONT TYRES WORN SERIOUSLY ON OUTER EDGES

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 88,895 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 88,895 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR NUMBER PLATE SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR

Pass 15 Jan 2011 84,808 miles

OIL LEAK

REAR NUMBER PLATE SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR

SOME METAL BRAKE PIPES LIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 18 Jan 2010 80,773 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 80,773 miles

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

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

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

O/S/REAR OUTER SILL SKIN INSECURE

REAR NUMBER PLATE SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR

Pass 17 Jan 2009 76,312 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 71,110 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 66,356 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 62,033 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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R188 NJB is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R188 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R188 NJB registered?

R188 NJB is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R188 NJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R188 NJB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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