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R57 SJO

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,159 mi
Last recorded80,159 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR57 SJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 80,159 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2015 80,067 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2015 79,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 71,567 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 61,507 miles

rear metal brake pipes rusted/os rear outer lower seat belt mounting weak

Pass 20 Sep 2012 51,546 miles

o/s/r floorpanel/splashpanel corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 19 Sep 2011 44,886 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 42,788 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 41,358 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 41,358 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 40,064 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 40,064 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 38,656 miles

rear shockabsorber dustcovers breaking up

Pass 28 Sep 2006 36,808 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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R57 SJO is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R57 SJO, 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 R57 SJO registered?

R57 SJO is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R57 SJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R57 SJO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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