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RAZ 4538

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,052 mi
Last recorded80,052 miles
Recorded on27 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAZ 4538
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 May 2010 80,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 May 2010 80,052 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 75,123 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 66,392 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 63,793 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 May 2006 58,768 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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RAZ 4538 is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RAZ 4538, 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

How do I check the history of RAZ 4538?

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What year was RAZ 4538 registered?

RAZ 4538 is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is RAZ 4538 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAZ 4538 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RAZ 4538 have outstanding finance?

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