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R492 TJC

1997 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,221 mi
Last recorded73,221 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR492 TJC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 73,221 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 73,217 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 70,161 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 67,711 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 67,711 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 63,807 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 59,087 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 59,053 miles

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 54,638 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 54,585 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 50,700 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

excesive travel on handbrake lever

Pass 8 Jul 2006 47,099 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 42,850 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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R492 TJC is a 1997 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc 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 R492 TJC, 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 R492 TJC registered?

R492 TJC is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R492 TJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R492 TJC 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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