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R533 LMJ

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

88,103 mi
Last recorded88,103 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR533 LMJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 88,103 miles

BACK SILENCER BRACKET PANEL CORRODED AND HOLED BUT SILENCER SECURE

BOTH REARS OF INNER SILL PANELS CORRODED AND GETTING THIN

BOTH REARS OF OUTER SILL PANELS CORRODED AND GETTING THIN

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS MEMBER BY EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED AND HOLED

Pass 21 Aug 2018 86,404 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS MEMBER CORRODED BY EXHAUST BRACKET

Fail 21 Aug 2018 86,404 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS MEMBER CORRODED BY EXHAUST BRACKET

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2016 83,692 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

grease around o/s outer cv boot

Pass 10 Jun 2015 82,230 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 82,230 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 79,400 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BRAKE PIPE FRONT TO REAR TO NEARSIDE REAR FLEX CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Fail 4 Apr 2014 79,400 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BRAKE PIPE FRONT TO REAR TO NEARSIDE REAR FLEX CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Pass 20 Mar 2013 75,775 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Fail 19 Mar 2013 75,775 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 16 Dec 2011 68,080 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Fail 6 Dec 2011 68,073 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Pass 27 Nov 2010 59,556 miles

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r tyre getting low

brake pipes corroding

Fail 27 Nov 2010 59,556 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes corroding

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 18 Nov 2009 52,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 44,596 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 44,596 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 37,126 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Dec 2006 29,337 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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R533 LMJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 R533 LMJ, 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 R533 LMJ registered?

R533 LMJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 December 1997.

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