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R625 VJN

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,527 mi
Last recorded155,527 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR625 VJN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2012 155,527 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 155,510 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Clutch heavy/pedal sticking

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wiper n/w on speed setting one

Pass 29 Jan 2011 146,089 miles

washer on n/s not working

Pass 23 Feb 2010 141,054 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 136,986 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 136,984 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

chip in screen

gear box noisey

os handbrake and service brake a little slow

osf indicator lens broken

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

rev counter faulty

slight corrosion on front and rear coil springs

tyre readings osf 4mm nsf 4mm osr 3mm nsr 6mm

Pass 26 Mar 2008 122,615 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 107,947 miles

front cross member holed and corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2007 107,947 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

front cross member corroded and holed

Pass 3 Mar 2006 96,675 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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R625 VJN is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R625 VJN, 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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What year was R625 VJN registered?

R625 VJN is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 August 1997.

Is R625 VJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R625 VJN shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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