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R838 LJF

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,928 mi
Last recorded97,928 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR838 LJF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 97,928 miles

All four wheel arches corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes have surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body corrosion detected

both outer front to rear sills corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2022 94,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on chassis sills

Pass 8 Sep 2021 90,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

silla covered in covers and tape not allowing full inspection slight corrosion spotted in places

Fail 8 Sep 2021 90,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

silla covered in covers and tape not allowing full inspection slight corrosion spotted in places

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 85,262 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 85,262 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 79,885 miles

Nearside Front Outer Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 73,835 miles

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

off side rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 29 Aug 2018 73,801 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

off side rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 31 Aug 2017 68,403 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 68,399 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 59,460 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 48,256 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 35,530 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 29,220 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 28,940 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 28,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 28,217 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 27,124 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 26,077 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 25,044 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 23,724 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 22,101 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 22,101 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R838 LJF is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R838 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.

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What year was R838 LJF registered?

R838 LJF is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R838 LJF safe to buy?

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