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R597 VNO

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,090 mi
Last recorded124,090 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR597 VNO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2010 124,090 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Dec 2010 124,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Nov 2009 121,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 121,716 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 117,105 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 117,104 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 111,891 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 107,215 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2006 107,215 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R597 VNO is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue 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 R597 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 R597 VNO registered?

R597 VNO is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 September 1997.

Is R597 VNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R597 VNO shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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