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R780 LJU

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,136 mi
Last recorded74,136 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR780 LJU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 74,136 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 74,136 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 68,243 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 66,325 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 66,266 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 64,580 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 56,514 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 46,325 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 46,325 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 37,775 miles

all underside components very heavily corroded corrosion becoming advanced in places

Pass 14 Sep 2009 31,224 miles

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

both front wipers slow to clear screen

both rear suspension p a have been repaired

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine sump very slightly damp

Fail 28 Jul 2009 31,101 miles

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

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

BOTH OUTER SILLS EXCESSIVELY CORRODED

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2008 30,324 miles

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

Nearside rear outter sill badly corroded

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 30,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 29,463 miles

Corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills

Pass 13 Jul 2006 28,468 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 27,435 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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R780 LJU is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R780 LJU, 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 R780 LJU registered?

R780 LJU is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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