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R57 XAN

1997 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,423 mi
Last recorded49,423 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR57 XAN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 49,423 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 49,423 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 48,574 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion setting in chassis,sills and front lower radiator mount

n/s/r tyre pressure low

unable to fully inspect brake pads

Fail 17 Nov 2008 48,574 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion setting in chassis,sills and front lower radiator mount

n/s/r tyre pressure low

unable to fully inspect brake pads

Pass 22 Oct 2007 45,951 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 45,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 43,845 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 43,845 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 41,696 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 41,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.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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R57 XAN is a 1997 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R57 XAN, 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 XAN registered?

R57 XAN is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R57 XAN safe to buy?

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