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R484 JPC

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,124 mi
Last recorded62,124 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR484 JPC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 62,124 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s wiperblade worn

o/s front tyre worn @ inner edge

steel wheel rim fitted @ o/s front

n/s front tyre worn to legal wear limit(1.6mm)

Fail 17 Aug 2013 62,124 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s wiperblade worn

o/s front tyre worn @ inner edge

steel wheel rim fitted @ o/s front

n/s front tyre worn to legal wear limit(1.6mm)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 50,965 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 50,964 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 46,041 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 45,005 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 45,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 43,886 miles

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

exhaust rusting

Pass 20 Aug 2008 41,625 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 41,622 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 39,594 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 36,895 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 34,000 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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R484 JPC is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R484 JPC, 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 R484 JPC registered?

R484 JPC is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R484 JPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R484 JPC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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