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R586 VNO

1997 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,571 mi
Last recorded128,571 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR586 VNO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 128,571 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 128,568 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 122,951 miles

/ Both front tyres worn on inner edges / Chassis front to rear is corroding but solid at time of test

Both front tyres worn on inner edges / Both front shock absober gaiters are missing / Chassis front to rear is corroding but solid at time of test

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

Fog light switch light showing white light / Nearside rear indicator showing slight white light / Slight misting of oil to power steering pipe

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 122,918 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

/ Both front tyres worn on inner edges / Chassis front to rear is corroding but solid at time of test

Both front tyres worn on inner edges / Both front shock absober gaiters are missing / Chassis front to rear is corroding but solid at time of test

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

Fog light switch light showing white light / Nearside rear indicator showing slight white light / Slight misting of oil to power steering pipe

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 113,498 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 102,731 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 95,281 miles

sill covers fitted, unable to check outer sills

Pass 24 Nov 2006 87,301 miles

cannot check outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2005 77,151 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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R586 VNO is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R586 VNO, 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 R586 VNO registered?

R586 VNO is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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