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R862 WJA

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,068 mi
Last recorded117,068 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR862 WJA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2011 117,068 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 114,872 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 114,872 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 109,503 miles

oil leak under sump area

Pass 3 Apr 2008 101,591 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 101,591 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 94,549 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 94,549 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 89,763 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 89,763 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside 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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R862 WJA is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc 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 R862 WJA, 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 R862 WJA registered?

R862 WJA is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R862 WJA safe to buy?

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