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R405 RNN

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,910 mi
Last recorded96,910 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR405 RNN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2009 96,910 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

N/S CENTRE CHASSIS DEFORMED.

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/S CENTRE CHASSIS CORRODED.

O/S/F SEAT BELT TWISTED.

O/S/R CHASSIS CORRODED.

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2009 96,910 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

N/S CENTRE CHASSIS DEFORMED.

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/S CENTRE CHASSIS CORRODED.

O/S/F SEAT BELT TWISTED.

O/S/R CHASSIS CORRODED.

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2008 85,880 miles

N/S OUTER SILL DEFORMED.

N/S/F CHASSIS DEFORMED.

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

O/S/F SEAT BELT TWISTED.

O/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 85,880 miles

N/S OUTER SILL DEFORMED.

N/S/F CHASSIS DEFORMED.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F SEAT BELT TWISTED.

O/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 85,316 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/S OUTER SILL DEFORMED.

N/S/F CHASSIS DEFORMED.

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

O/S/F SEAT BELT TWISTED.

O/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 78,353 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

n/s/f @ o/s/f @ n/s/r tyre sidewalls worn.

rear brakepipes corrodeing.

rear shockabsorber dust covers split.

underside of vehicle slight corrosion.

Pass 31 Aug 2006 70,126 miles

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

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

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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R405 RNN is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R405 RNN, 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 R405 RNN registered?

R405 RNN is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R405 RNN safe to buy?

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