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R240 KJK

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,985 mi
Last recorded101,985 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 KJK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 101,985 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2011 101,928 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 98,458 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 94,210 miles

CV gaiters deteriorated

Front hub/suspension components corroded

Front inner wings corroded

Inner sills corroded

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Power steering feed pipe damp

Steel brake pipes to rear wheel cylinders rusty

Fail 26 Sep 2009 94,210 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

CV gaiters deteriorated

Front hub/suspension components corroded

Front inner wings corroded

Inner sills corroded

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Power steering feed pipe damp

Steel brake pipes to rear wheel cylinders rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2008 92,268 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 92,240 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)

both inner sills and rear chassis and front inner wings - corroded

front brakes binding and pads low

nails in both rear tyres

screen chipped

Pass 21 Sep 2007 89,969 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 86,591 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 86,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2005 78,817 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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R240 KJK is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R240 KJK, 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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R240 KJK is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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