CarVerify

Free Car Check

R834 LJF

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

54,862 mi
Last recorded54,862 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR834 LJF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2017 54,862 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside outer body sill and inner wheel arch panel area at rear (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer body sill and inner wheel arch panel area at rear (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe from offside rear brake hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to nearside rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to offside rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside front and offside front drive shafts outer cv joint rubber gaiters cracking (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint hose at offside area (2.3.3b)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front and offside front brake discs inner braking surfaces corroded from outer edges (3.5.1i)

excessive hand brake travel at lever

exhaust catalyst forward flange joint area heavy corrosion

exhaust rear silencer assembly forward joint area been repaired and slight insecure

fuel filler metal pipes corroded

nearside and offside outer body sills slight corrosion in places

nearside front and offside front drive shafts corroded

nearside front and offside front suspension components corroded in places

nearside rear and offside rear brake back plates corroded

nearside rear and offside rear suspension components corroded in places

nearside rear outer wheel arch panel and nearside rear door outer panel slight corrosion

slight oil leak from engine area

vehicle under body panels and members corroded in places

Pass 26 Aug 2016 51,161 miles

Centre Slight dampness on power steering rack

Offside Rear Surface corrosion noted on metal brake pipe

Offside Rear Trailing arm forward bush shows signs of deterioration

Pass 8 Sep 2015 47,898 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 44,346 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 40,586 miles

Slight fluid leak from power steering pipe

Pass 17 Sep 2012 36,678 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 31,964 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 28,757 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 28,754 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 28,538 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 28,325 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 27,796 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 27,180 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
Full Nissan Almera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R834 LJF is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R834 LJF, 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 R834 LJF?

You can check the full history of R834 LJF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R834 LJF registered?

R834 LJF is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R834 LJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R834 LJF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R834 LJF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R834 LJF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.