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R5 DLL

1997 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,126 mi
Last recorded89,126 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 DLL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2011 89,126 miles

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

varous places starting to corrode

Pass 23 Nov 2010 80,200 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 72,014 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 67,590 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 63,173 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 63,173 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 58,390 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 58,390 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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R5 DLL is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R5 DLL, 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 R5 DLL registered?

R5 DLL is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R5 DLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 DLL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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