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R951 SWJ

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,225 mi
Last recorded135,225 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR951 SWJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2011 135,225 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 132,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 131,983 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 128,189 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 123,879 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 120,402 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 106,756 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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R951 SWJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R951 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 R951 SWJ registered?

R951 SWJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R951 SWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R951 SWJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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