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R921 SWJ

1997 Nissan Almera

Bronze Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,432 mi
Last recorded62,432 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR921 SWJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 62,432 miles

under neath very rusty

Pass 16 Jul 2015 61,046 miles

under neath rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2014 59,815 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 58,440 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 57,071 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 55,821 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 55,821 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 53,658 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

slight corrosion to underneath of vehicle

Pass 22 Jul 2009 52,244 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 49,902 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 44,945 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 44,938 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 43,041 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 43,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

both front tyres worn very low on inner edges

Pass 22 Jul 2005 40,753 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 40,753 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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R921 SWJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Bronze with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R921 SWJ, 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 R921 SWJ registered?

R921 SWJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 August 1997.

Is R921 SWJ safe to buy?

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