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R340 SNB

1997 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,516 mi
Last recorded83,516 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR340 SNB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2014 83,516 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise rear inner sills very rusty

Pass 3 Jul 2013 80,002 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 80,002 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 73,777 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 73,776 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 66,634 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2011 66,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 60,288 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 53,387 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 46,086 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 40,026 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 40,026 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 32,920 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 25,750 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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R340 SNB is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R340 SNB, 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 R340 SNB registered?

R340 SNB is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 August 1997.

Is R340 SNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R340 SNB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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