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R48 VOC

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

158,009 mi
Last recorded158,009 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR48 VOC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2010 158,009 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 158,006 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both drive belts starting to crack

both side sills starting to rust

brake pads not checked

nearside front tyre starting to crack

offside cv gaiter starting to crack

offside shocker starting to leak still damping

Fail 25 Jul 2009 152,995 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both sill starting to rust

offside rear shocker starting to weep

steel brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 25 Jul 2009 152,995 miles

both sill starting to rust

offside rear shocker starting to weep

steel brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 26 Jul 2008 146,970 miles

pads not checked

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 26 Jul 2008 146,970 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

pads not checked

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 7 Sep 2006 139,058 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 139,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

offside mirror lens insecure

Pass 24 Aug 2005 133,199 miles

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

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

offside mirror glass slightly loose †

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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R48 VOC is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R48 VOC, 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 R48 VOC registered?

R48 VOC is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R48 VOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R48 VOC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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