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R43 JTW

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,063 mi
Last recorded74,063 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 JTW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 74,063 miles

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2010 63,269 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 61,918 miles

Front number plate marked

Pass 26 Sep 2008 61,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front and rear number plates delaminating

Front number plate deteriorating

Pass 1 Oct 2007 60,229 miles

Front number plate marked

Fail 26 Sep 2007 60,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Front number plate marked

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2006 58,064 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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R43 JTW 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 85.7%.

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 R43 JTW, 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 R43 JTW registered?

R43 JTW is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R43 JTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R43 JTW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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