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R488 VJN

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

93,316 mi
Last recorded93,316 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR488 VJN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 93,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer sill slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 92,646 miles

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2021 92,619 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2020 91,836 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front suspension slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2019 90,633 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front suspension and subframe have slight corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 88,665 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 85,761 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 85,760 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 83,221 miles

Rear both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2015 80,770 miles

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2014 77,688 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 74,632 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 72,087 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 69,514 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 66,845 miles

O/S/F tyre is worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Jul 2009 63,457 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 63,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 60,423 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 55,921 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 51,659 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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R488 VJN is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R488 VJN, 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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R488 VJN is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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