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R935 MLJ

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,597 mi
Last recorded52,597 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR935 MLJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 52,597 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 30 Oct 2024 51,032 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 51,032 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 49,821 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 1 Nov 2023 49,821 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 2 Nov 2022 48,200 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 2 Nov 2022 48,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 28 Oct 2021 46,391 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated REPLACE ASAP (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X2 NSR/OSR SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 42,733 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 42,733 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions WRONG DIRECTION AND ON LEGAL LIMIT INSIDE EDGE. REPLACE 175/65 14 (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 41,400 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 39,793 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 39,779 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 36,484 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 29,032 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 17,946 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Nov 2013 17,356 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 16,946 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 16,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 16,438 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 15,897 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 15,169 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 14,720 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 14,251 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 13,479 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 12,631 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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R935 MLJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R935 MLJ, 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 R935 MLJ registered?

R935 MLJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 December 1997.

Is R935 MLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R935 MLJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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