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R956 SWJ

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,167 mi
Last recorded74,167 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR956 SWJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 74,167 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing from inner edge

Fail 21 Jul 2017 74,163 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing from inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2016 73,483 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 73,475 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 72,023 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 69,702 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 67,695 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 65,244 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 62,856 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 59,372 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 59,368 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 55,073 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 55,073 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 51,236 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 51,236 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 45,980 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 45,980 miles

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

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2006 41,973 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R956 SWJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R956 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 R956 SWJ registered?

R956 SWJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R956 SWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R956 SWJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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