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R645 VJN

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,979 mi
Last recorded64,979 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR645 VJN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 64,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear both tyres worn and perished

Pass 29 Nov 2016 57,439 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 49,287 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 42,650 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 37,700 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres perished

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2012 37,680 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 37,169 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 36,542 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 35,748 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside outer sill corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

power steering hose damp

Fail 2 Dec 2009 35,748 miles

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

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

nearside outer sill corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

power steering hose damp

Pass 10 Nov 2008 34,143 miles

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

both rear outer sills corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2007 32,245 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 30,179 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2006 30,179 miles

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

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

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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R645 VJN is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R645 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 R645 VJN registered?

R645 VJN is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 August 1997.

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