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R359 EYJ

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,025 mi
Last recorded28,025 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR359 EYJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 28,025 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 27,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 26,768 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 26,257 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 25,814 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 25,319 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 25,319 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 24,747 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 23,924 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 22,947 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all 4 valve stems perished

slight leak from power steering hose near pump

Pass 23 Aug 2013 21,579 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four valve stems perished and splitting

slight oil leak from power steering hose

Pass 23 Aug 2012 19,262 miles

both front tyre valves slightley perished

both rear tyre valves slightley perished

Pass 27 Aug 2011 18,006 miles

both front wiper blade ends split

exhaust corroded

slight general underside corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2010 15,650 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 15,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2009 13,298 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 13,298 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 11,335 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 8,873 miles

exhaust corroded

general underside corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2006 6,743 miles

slight underside corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2005 5,747 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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R359 EYJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R359 EYJ, 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 R359 EYJ registered?

R359 EYJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 September 1997.

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