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R97 SNN

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,684 mi
Last recorded82,684 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR97 SNN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2013 82,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 73,910 miles

nearside headlight poor pattern

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2011 68,565 miles

nearside sill corroding near where repair was done

Fail 28 Jun 2011 68,562 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 66,135 miles

front brake pads low

both front anti roll bar drop link rubbers perrished

both front brake discs well worn

slight damage to mirror cover on nearside

small chips on screen

Fail 11 Aug 2009 63,211 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front roll bar bushes starting to perish

nearside chassis under front floor damaged

nearside mirror body damaged

rear shock dust covers perrished

Pass 11 Aug 2009 63,211 miles

front roll bar bushes starting to perish

nearside chassis under front floor damaged

nearside mirror body damaged

rear shock dust covers perrished

Pass 18 Aug 2008 60,273 miles

nearside front tyre wearing.

offside sill corroding.

Fail 16 Aug 2007 56,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear shock absorbers dust covers deterioated

slight play in off side rack end

Pass 16 Aug 2007 56,409 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear shock absorbers dust covers deterioated

slight play in off side rack end

Pass 17 Aug 2006 51,641 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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R97 SNN is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R97 SNN, 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 R97 SNN registered?

R97 SNN is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R97 SNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R97 SNN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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