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R502 CJN

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,192 mi
Last recorded80,192 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR502 CJN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2009 80,192 miles

chip in windscreen not in the swept area

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2009 80,192 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen not in the swept area

front wipers not very effective

nearside front tyre very heavily worn on inner edge and needs replacing ASAP!!

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2007 77,010 miles

n/side front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Dec 2007 77,010 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/side front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Nov 2006 69,035 miles

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

nearside front tyre inner edge starting to wear

offside front tyre inner edge bald

Pass 15 Nov 2006 69,035 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge starting to wear

offside front tyre inner edge bald

Pass 5 Nov 2005 63,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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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R502 CJN is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R502 CJN, 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 R502 CJN registered?

R502 CJN is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R502 CJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R502 CJN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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