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R219 RAU

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,313 mi
Last recorded117,313 miles
Recorded on30 May 2007
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR219 RAU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2007 117,313 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 117,212 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 112,303 miles

NAIL IN N/S REAR TYRE

OIL PRESSURE SWITCH LEAKING

SURFACE CORROSION N/S SILL

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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R219 RAU is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R219 RAU, 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

How do I check the history of R219 RAU?

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What year was R219 RAU registered?

R219 RAU is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R219 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R219 RAU shows 3 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.

Does R219 RAU have outstanding finance?

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