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R97 VAV

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,009 mi
Last recorded103,009 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2012 103,009 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 99,132 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 99,132 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)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 96,068 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 92,267 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 92,267 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 83,032 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 83,032 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 67,439 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 67,439 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 60,056 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R97 VAV 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 VAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R97 VAV registered?

R97 VAV is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R97 VAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R97 VAV 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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