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R708 VLW

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

34,006 mi
Last recorded34,006 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR708 VLW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 34,006 miles

Both sills are corroded at rear

Pass 27 Jan 2016 33,836 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 33,632 miles

Both rear tyres seperating around tread pattern.

Pass 10 Feb 2014 33,303 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 32,899 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 32,011 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 30,913 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 29,024 miles

n/s/front tyre cut on sidewall cords not exposed

Pass 16 Jan 2009 27,793 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 27,793 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 26,662 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 25,370 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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R708 VLW is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R708 VLW, 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 R708 VLW registered?

R708 VLW is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R708 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R708 VLW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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