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R91 SJO

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

63,262 mi
Last recorded63,262 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR91 SJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 63,262 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 57,961 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 47,358 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 47,308 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 47,248 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 47,144 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 47,048 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 46,906 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 46,792 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 46,792 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 46,630 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 46,439 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 46,439 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 46,141 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 45,821 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 45,821 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 45,447 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 44,831 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 44,001 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 42,983 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 41,581 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front wipers smearing still clearing the screen

Fail 13 Aug 2007 41,580 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2006 39,550 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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R91 SJO is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R91 SJO, 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 R91 SJO registered?

R91 SJO is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R91 SJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R91 SJO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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