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R359 JAD

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,278 mi
Last recorded61,278 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2009 61,278 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 59,938 miles

rear brake balance

Fail 24 Jul 2008 59,924 miles

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

rear brake balance

Pass 10 Jul 2007 56,560 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 53,368 miles

general condition under vehicle

Fail 20 Jul 2006 53,368 miles

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

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

general condition under vehicle

Pass 26 Jul 2005 49,930 miles

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

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 JAD is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JAD, 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 JAD registered?

R359 JAD is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R359 JAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R359 JAD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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