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R704 VAV

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

116,512 mi
Last recorded116,512 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR704 VAV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2011 116,512 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 116,512 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 107,561 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Dec 2009 107,561 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 99,795 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 93,944 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 93,907 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

p.a.s flexy pipe from steering rack damp

Pass 18 Jan 2007 86,585 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2007 86,532 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edge and close to limit

Pass 19 Jan 2006 77,596 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 77,511 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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R704 VAV is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 R704 VAV, 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 R704 VAV registered?

R704 VAV is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R704 VAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R704 VAV shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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