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R294 WRJ

1997 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,849 mi
Last recorded129,849 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR294 WRJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2011 129,849 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 124,993 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 124,922 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

pas noisey

Pass 11 Jul 2009 122,744 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 114,145 miles

nsr tyre is JUST legal at time of testing advise changed ASAP

Pass 8 Aug 2007 104,234 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 104,171 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 94,098 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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R294 WRJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R294 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 R294 WRJ registered?

R294 WRJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R294 WRJ safe to buy?

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