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R291 WRJ

1997 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

79,436 mi
Last recorded79,436 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR291 WRJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2012 79,436 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 18 Nov 2012 79,436 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 67,149 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 67,149 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Battery insecure

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 62,763 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 62,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 59,414 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 56,456 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 56,456 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 51,890 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 45,003 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 45,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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R291 WRJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R291 WRJ, 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 R291 WRJ registered?

R291 WRJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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