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R45 LSA

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,421 mi
Last recorded89,421 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 LSA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 89,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust downpipe insecure

Fail 1 Jun 2010 89,399 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust downpipe insecure

Pass 29 May 2009 83,666 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 28 May 2008 77,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2007 69,680 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/S front chassis leg.

Pass 17 May 2006 63,152 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

WATER in o/s front lamp.

Fail 17 May 2006 63,152 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

WATER in o/s front lamp.

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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R45 LSA 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 71.4%.

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 R45 LSA, 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 R45 LSA registered?

R45 LSA is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R45 LSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R45 LSA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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