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R607 VAB

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,460 mi
Last recorded71,460 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR607 VAB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 71,460 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 71,460 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 70,485 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 69,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 67,930 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 67,930 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 66,648 miles

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

Radiatoe greel broken.

Radiator grille broken.

Unable to see parts of brake pipes nearside.

Fail 23 Sep 2013 66,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Radiatoe greel broken.

Radiator grille broken.

Unable to see parts of brake pipes nearside.

Pass 18 Sep 2012 65,327 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 64,158 miles

exhaust system corroded

outer c.v. gaiters slightly worn

power steering hoses/pipes damp

rear brake pipes corroded

rear of outer door sills corroding

Fail 7 Oct 2011 64,158 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

outer c.v. gaiters slightly worn

power steering hoses/pipes damp

rear brake pipes corroded

rear of outer door sills corroding

Pass 16 Oct 2010 62,548 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 62,548 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 59,969 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 56,576 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 54,670 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 53,770 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 53,272 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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R607 VAB is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R607 VAB, 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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R607 VAB is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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