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R813 VLN

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,579 mi
Last recorded72,579 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR813 VLN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 72,579 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 66,445 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 61,617 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 59,987 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 58,183 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 55,947 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 55,280 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 55,280 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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R813 VLN is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R813 VLN, 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

How do I check the history of R813 VLN?

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What year was R813 VLN registered?

R813 VLN is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 December 1997.

Is R813 VLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R813 VLN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R813 VLN have outstanding finance?

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