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R218 NJB

1997 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

38,798 mi
Last recorded38,798 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR218 NJB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 38,798 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front C.V gaiter perishing/cracking

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front C.V gaiter perishing/cracking

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear inner sills corroded, rear floor and chassis box sections corroding and front floor corroded both sides

Pass 18 Oct 2017 37,859 miles

small engine oil leak.

whole underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 31 Oct 2016 36,702 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

General body corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2015 35,729 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner edges.

n/s and o/s/f outer cv boots perished.

o/s/r brake pipe corroded.

small oil leak from engine area.

Fail 12 Oct 2015 35,726 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

front brake discs corroded on inner edges.

n/s and o/s/f outer cv boots perished.

o/s/r brake pipe corroded.

small oil leak from engine area.

Pass 10 Oct 2014 34,474 miles

front wipers poor condition.

Pass 7 Oct 2013 32,399 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 30,963 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 29,271 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 26,808 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 23,958 miles

Both front wiper blade ends split.

Offside rear part of sill starting to corrode.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 21,830 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 20,009 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 18,682 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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R218 NJB is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R218 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 R218 NJB registered?

R218 NJB is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R218 NJB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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