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R364 VLT

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,769 mi
Last recorded68,769 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR364 VLT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 68,769 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 62,922 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 62,922 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 55,900 miles

Rear number plate slightly dirty back side

Pass 5 Nov 2008 48,436 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 41,935 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 33,745 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 26,049 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2005 26,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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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R364 VLT is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R364 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.

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What year was R364 VLT registered?

R364 VLT is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R364 VLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R364 VLT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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