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R453 VLT

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

71,519 mi
Last recorded71,519 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR453 VLT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2011 71,519 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 66,395 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 60,818 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 60,818 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 57,840 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 57,840 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 57,665 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 57,545 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 57,136 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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R453 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 R453 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 R453 VLT registered?

R453 VLT is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R453 VLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R453 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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