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R873 UJO

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,216 mi
Last recorded120,216 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR873 UJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 120,216 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 120,216 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 113,606 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 106,604 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 98,341 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 98,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 89,376 miles

Chip in screen, not in drivers view and not over 10mm in diameter.

Front tyres are wearing close to legal limit and the near side tyre has a cut in the sidewall, not to cords.

Off side C.V boot is starting to deteriorate.

Off side mirror casing is slightly damaged.

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers seat belt is slightly frayed.

Pass 22 Aug 2008 76,175 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 76,171 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 60,184 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 52,976 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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R873 UJO is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc 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 R873 UJO, 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 R873 UJO registered?

R873 UJO is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R873 UJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R873 UJO 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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