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R243 NJB

1997 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,465 mi
Last recorded113,465 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 NJB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2011 113,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 106,384 miles

front brake pads are low

near side front cv gaitor colapsed and has a pin hole in it

near side front tyre bald on edges

off side front cv gaitor colapsed and has a pin hole in it

off side front tyre wearing inner edge

off side rear tyre bald inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2009 98,236 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 98,236 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 93,530 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 87,394 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 84,157 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 74,768 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)

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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R243 NJB is a 1997 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R243 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R243 NJB registered?

R243 NJB is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R243 NJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R243 NJB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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