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R208 MJF

1997 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,427 mi
Last recorded123,427 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 MJF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 123,427 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 113,215 miles

Front brake disc's slightly pitted and scored.

Rear brake disc's slightly pitted and scored.

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

Fail 23 Dec 2010 113,215 miles

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

Front brake disc's slightly pitted and scored.

Rear brake disc's slightly pitted and scored.

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 109,006 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear service brake effort slighty low 80kgf

slight corrosion to both inner sills

Pass 22 Jan 2009 103,950 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 101,637 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

o/s inner c-v boot twisted and leaking grease

Pass 22 Jan 2007 98,070 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 92,751 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

knock from osr shock absorber but mounts secure

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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R208 MJF is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R208 MJF, 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 R208 MJF registered?

R208 MJF is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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