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R303 VLT

1997 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,542 mi
Last recorded67,542 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 VLT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2010 67,542 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 64,047 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 61,692 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 59,190 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 56,440 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 52,922 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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R303 VLT is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R303 VLT, 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 R303 VLT registered?

R303 VLT is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R303 VLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R303 VLT shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R303 VLT have outstanding finance?

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