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R620 OTH

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,055 mi
Last recorded102,055 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR620 OTH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2009 102,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

off side front wiper split on ends

under body rusted in places

Pass 25 Nov 2009 102,055 miles

off side front wiper split on ends

under body rusted in places

Pass 28 Nov 2008 100,057 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 93,410 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2007 93,409 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2006 78,514 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 78,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 69,768 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 69,768 miles

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

near side front tyre

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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R620 OTH is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red 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 R620 OTH, 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 R620 OTH registered?

R620 OTH is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 December 1997.

Is R620 OTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R620 OTH 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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