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R224 VEW

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,111 mi
Last recorded80,111 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR224 VEW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 80,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 77,611 miles

noise from gearbox

Pass 28 Sep 2009 76,658 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorating

Fail 28 Sep 2009 76,658 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear number plates deteriorating

Pass 25 Sep 2008 75,877 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 74,973 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 73,549 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 73,549 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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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R224 VEW is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R224 VEW, 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 R224 VEW registered?

R224 VEW is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R224 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R224 VEW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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