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R377 VJO

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,197 mi
Last recorded77,197 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR377 VJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 77,197 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 77,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 May 2014 72,692 miles

rear bumper damage

Fail 16 May 2014 72,692 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear bumper damage

Pass 23 May 2013 65,667 miles

N/S/F Tyre is worn on the outer edge.

N/S/R Tyre is old and cracked

O/S/R Tyre is old and cracked

Oil leak.

Fail 21 May 2013 65,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

N/S/F Tyre is worn on the outer edge.

N/S/R Tyre is old and cracked

O/S/R Tyre is old and cracked

Oil leak.

O/S/F Tyre is worn on the inner and outer edge.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 62,868 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn inner and outter edge

Fail 26 Jun 2012 62,868 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn inner and outter edge

Pass 27 Jul 2011 60,284 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 57,672 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 57,670 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 May 2009 55,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2009 55,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2008 53,340 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 53,340 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 51,302 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 51,302 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

has asteel rim on osf instead of alloy

Pass 5 Jun 2006 47,423 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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R377 VJO is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R377 VJO, 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 R377 VJO registered?

R377 VJO is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 November 1997.

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