CarVerify

Free Car Check

R266 SJO

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

82,800 mi
Last recorded82,800 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 SJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2015 82,800 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

large gash in nearside front outer sill [out side prescribed areas]

other suspension and seat belt mounting prescribed areas becoming very rusty

severe oil leak /engine very noisy

Pass 6 Dec 2014 69,284 miles

engine leaking oil [had to add 2x litres prior to test]

front number plate deteriorated to legal limit recomend early renewal

hand brake travel high / front brake pads appear very low recomend early renewal

nearside outer sill holed by accident damage [outside of any prescribed areas

previosly repaired area of offside outer sill corrodid near to legal limit

Fail 2 Dec 2014 69,284 miles

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

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine leaking oil [had to add 2x litres prior to test]

front number plate deteriorated to legal limit recomend early renewal

hand brake travel high / front brake pads appear very low recomend early renewal

nearside outer sill holed by accident damage [outside of any prescribed areas

previosly repaired area of offside outer sill corrodid near to legal limit

Pass 30 Nov 2013 56,936 miles

windscreen scratched by worn wiper

Pass 4 Dec 2012 52,229 miles

engine leakig oil [poss pressure switch]

offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge recomend wheel alignment check

wiper blades poor recomend early renewal

Fail 30 Nov 2012 52,226 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine leakig oil [poss pressure switch]

offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge recomend wheel alignment check

wiper blades poor recomend early renewal

Pass 1 Dec 2011 49,377 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 49,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 44,920 miles

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges /both rear tyres nearing wear bars recomend early renewal

Fail 30 Nov 2010 44,915 miles

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

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges /both rear tyres nearing wear bars recomend early renewal

Pass 4 Dec 2009 41,041 miles

area of offside rear chassis becoming rusty

both rear tyres near wear bars 175/65R14

engine oil leak [appears to be from pressure switch]

Fail 2 Dec 2009 41,018 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

area of offside rear chassis becoming rusty

both rear tyres near wear bars 175/65R14

engine oil leak [appears to be from pressure switch]

Pass 27 Nov 2008 35,966 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 31,007 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 29,164 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 29,164 miles

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

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
Full Nissan Almera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R266 SJO is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R266 SJO, 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 R266 SJO?

You can check the full history of R266 SJO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R266 SJO registered?

R266 SJO is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R266 SJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R266 SJO shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R266 SJO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R266 SJO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.