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R588 VNO

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,402 mi
Last recorded68,402 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR588 VNO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 29 Jun 2009 68,402 miles

front wipers split

rear drums have some distortion detected on roller brake test

Pass 10 Jul 2008 63,719 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner tread shoulders

Pass 28 Jun 2007 59,190 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 52,712 miles

Offside Front 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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R588 VNO is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R588 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R588 VNO registered?

R588 VNO is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R588 VNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R588 VNO shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R588 VNO have outstanding finance?

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