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R418 VLT

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,215 mi
Last recorded103,215 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR418 VLT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2008 103,215 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 103,215 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 98,137 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 98,135 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 89,966 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2006 89,966 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jul 2005 84,309 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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R418 VLT is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue 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 R418 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 R418 VLT registered?

R418 VLT is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R418 VLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R418 VLT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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