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R995 NVJ

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,847 mi
Last recorded63,847 miles
Recorded on5 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR995 NVJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2009 63,847 miles

both rear outer sills very rusty

did not jack rear of car up on sills due to rusty

exhaust rusty

off side front coil spring rusty

rear tyres craking

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 5 May 2009 63,847 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear outer sills very rusty

did not jack rear of car up on sills due to rusty

exhaust rusty

off side front coil spring rusty

rear tyres craking

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2008 54,368 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 48,532 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 43,347 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2006 42,713 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2005 39,363 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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R995 NVJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R995 NVJ, 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 R995 NVJ registered?

R995 NVJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 October 1997.

Is R995 NVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R995 NVJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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