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R809 EPN

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,336 mi
Last recorded129,336 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR809 EPN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 129,336 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 129,291 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both wiper blades torn

Pass 5 Mar 2012 124,258 miles

slight bind nerarside front brake

Fail 22 Feb 2012 124,146 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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight bind nerarside front brake

Pass 24 Feb 2011 118,021 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 117,914 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 110,759 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 98,787 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 86,178 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 84,684 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 82,909 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2006 82,871 miles

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

n/s rear brake pipe starting to corrode

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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R809 EPN is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R809 EPN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R809 EPN registered?

R809 EPN is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R809 EPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R809 EPN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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