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R216 NJB

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

52,605 mi
Last recorded52,605 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 NJB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 52,605 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 52,396 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 52,396 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 52,145 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 51,712 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 51,710 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 51,378 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 50,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside and offside front tyre treads worn unevenly (nearside getting low

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Fail 5 Sep 2016 50,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside and offside front tyre treads worn unevenly (nearside getting low

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 7 Sep 2015 49,839 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 49,838 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 48,768 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 47,523 miles

Corrosion on nearside rear sill panel

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

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

Slight bulge on nearside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 14 Aug 2013 47,523 miles

Corrosion on nearside rear sill panel

Slight bulge on nearside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 10 Sep 2012 46,400 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 44,696 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 43,260 miles

Corrosion on nearside rear body sill

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2010 43,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Corrosion on nearside rear body sill

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2009 42,106 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 40,089 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 40,089 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 38,559 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 37,585 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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R216 NJB is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R216 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 R216 NJB registered?

R216 NJB is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 December 1997.

Is R216 NJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R216 NJB shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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