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R945 SWJ

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,749 mi
Last recorded100,749 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR945 SWJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2009 100,749 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

front tyres worn on the inner edges (just legal)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 97,088 miles

engine oil leak

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight corrosion to offside outer sill

Pass 3 Nov 2007 93,396 miles

Engine oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust box baffles breaking down

Small bulge in rear offside tyre

rear exhaust blowing slightly

Fail 2 Nov 2007 93,396 miles

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

Engine oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust box baffles breaking down

Small bulge in rear offside tyre

rear exhaust blowing slightly

Pass 29 Sep 2006 87,208 miles

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

oil leak /oil pressure switch

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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R945 SWJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R945 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 R945 SWJ registered?

R945 SWJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R945 SWJ safe to buy?

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