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R620 VNO

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

69,282 mi
Last recorded69,282 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR620 VNO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 69,282 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 68,716 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 68,168 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 67,582 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 67,009 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 66,481 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 65,896 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 65,406 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 64,701 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 63,911 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 63,019 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 63,018 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 62,007 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 60,901 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 59,732 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 58,456 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 57,198 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 56,209 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 55,236 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 53,496 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 51,833 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 49,938 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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R620 VNO is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R620 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 R620 VNO registered?

R620 VNO is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R620 VNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R620 VNO shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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