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R818 EPN

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,070 mi
Last recorded156,070 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR818 EPN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 156,070 miles

N/S/F X/MEMBER IS CORRODED AND HOLED TO EXCESS.

Fail 11 Apr 2011 156,069 miles

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

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

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

N/S/F X/MEMBER IS CORRODED AND HOLED TO EXCESS.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 145,149 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 132,480 miles

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

os sill corroded

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Feb 2009 132,480 miles

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

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

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

os sill corroded

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Jan 2008 123,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

offside door mirror damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2008 123,021 miles

offside door mirror damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2007 112,220 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 112,220 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

both rear shockabsorber dust covers perished

Pass 9 Feb 2006 101,515 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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R818 EPN is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R818 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.

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What year was R818 EPN registered?

R818 EPN is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R818 EPN safe to buy?

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