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R590 VJN

1997 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,589 mi
Last recorded108,589 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR590 VJN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2010 108,589 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 108,533 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

child seat fitted to rear

n/s/f headlamp chipped

n/s/r tyre wearing inner egde

oil leak

rear metal brake pipes corroding

slight dampness power steering fluid around rack area

tested in wet

Pass 23 Dec 2008 94,954 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 83,043 miles

exhaust for corrosion

handbrake lever for travel

offside rear metal brake pipe for corrosion

offside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

slight power steering fluid leak

Fail 17 Oct 2006 78,239 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

handbrake travel

Pass 17 Oct 2006 78,239 miles

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

handbrake travel

Pass 11 Oct 2005 72,659 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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R590 VJN is a 1997 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R590 VJN, 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 R590 VJN registered?

R590 VJN is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R590 VJN safe to buy?

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