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R828 XJA

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,528 mi
Last recorded115,528 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR828 XJA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2010 115,528 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 115,516 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 110,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

water expansion bottle unsecured

Pass 14 Jul 2009 110,329 miles

water expansion bottle unsecured

Pass 7 Jul 2008 107,375 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2008 107,374 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded and blowing from rear silencer box and pipe

Pass 27 Jun 2007 101,132 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 95,206 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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R828 XJA is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R828 XJA, 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 R828 XJA registered?

R828 XJA is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 September 1997.

Is R828 XJA safe to buy?

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