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R28 SLT

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,361 mi
Last recorded94,361 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 SLT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 94,361 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 94,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 86,419 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 86,113 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)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 79,017 miles

corrosion on both rear seals.

Pass 6 Aug 2009 74,684 miles

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

off side front tyre getting low tread

Pass 31 Jul 2008 69,544 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 64,653 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 59,347 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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R28 SLT is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R28 SLT, 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 R28 SLT registered?

R28 SLT is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R28 SLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R28 SLT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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