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R780 TLO

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,355 mi
Last recorded73,355 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR780 TLO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2013 73,355 miles

Corroding on o/s/r inner and outer sill

Front wipers spliting on edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corroding on n/s/r inner and outer sill

Pass 18 Dec 2012 71,367 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 71,367 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 69,180 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 67,644 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 66,408 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 65,191 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 63,022 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

alternator belt cracking

n/s/f pad abnormal wear / Caliper?

n/s/f wiper blade

rear number plate

wheel alignment?

Pass 4 Jan 2007 58,934 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front wiper blades

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 TLO is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TLO, 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 TLO registered?

R780 TLO is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R780 TLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R780 TLO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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