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R756 VAJ

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,870 mi
Last recorded84,870 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR756 VAJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2010 84,870 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 84,870 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2009 76,161 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 68,115 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 68,115 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 61,581 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 61,581 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 57,531 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Feb 2007 57,494 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak from oil pressure switch

Pass 15 Feb 2006 54,250 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 54,250 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R756 VAJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R756 VAJ, 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 R756 VAJ registered?

R756 VAJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is R756 VAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R756 VAJ shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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