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R285 WJA

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,844 mi
Last recorded65,844 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 WJA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 65,844 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 65,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 63,759 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 63,758 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 62,391 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 61,071 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 59,728 miles

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

Front number plate damaged and disfiguring

o/s rack boot damp

o/s/ outer sill damaged

Fail 4 Jan 2007 59,728 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Front number plate damaged and disfiguring

o/s outer sill damaged

o/s steering rack gaitor damp ( pipe leaking )

Pass 16 Dec 2005 58,115 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall †front numberplate damadged

Pass 16 Dec 2004 56,472 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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R285 WJA is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R285 WJA, 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 R285 WJA registered?

R285 WJA is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R285 WJA safe to buy?

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