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R585 WVM

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,346 mi
Last recorded98,346 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR585 WVM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 98,346 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 98,346 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2009 81,292 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

all of the underside of this vehicle has been undersealed recently not allowing a full inspection of the brake lines, fuel lines and body

Fail 23 May 2009 81,292 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

all of the underside of this vehicle has been undersealed recently not allowing a full inspection of the brake lines, fuel lines and body

Pass 23 Jun 2008 73,578 miles

both front wipers need changing very soon

brake pipes corroded

corrosion to front crossmember/frontpanel

corrosion to sills floors chassis backpanel and inner wheel arches-rear

handbrake has little reserve

Pass 17 Aug 2007 69,714 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2007 69,714 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 64,586 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 64,585 miles

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

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

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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R585 WVM is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R585 WVM, 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 R585 WVM registered?

R585 WVM is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R585 WVM safe to buy?

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