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R84 SLT

1997 Nissan Almera

Maroon Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,423 mi
Last recorded66,423 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR84 SLT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 66,423 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 66,422 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 65,564 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 64,812 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

n/s/f & n/s/r door damage

Pass 22 Jul 2010 63,149 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 63,148 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 60,610 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 58,265 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 58,264 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 56,156 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 55,901 miles

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

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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R84 SLT is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Maroon with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R84 SLT, 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

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What year was R84 SLT registered?

R84 SLT is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R84 SLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R84 SLT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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