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P829 RNG

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

100,867 mi
Last recorded100,867 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP829 RNG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 100,867 miles

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

REAR WHEELARCHES BECOMING CORRODED.

Fail 21 Sep 2012 100,867 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

REAR WHEELARCHES BECOMING CORRODED.

Pass 6 Sep 2011 92,630 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 92,630 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

N/S/F OUTER CV GAITER BECOMING PERISHED

REAR EXHAUST RUBBER BROKEN

Pass 13 Sep 2010 88,175 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

nsr tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 10 Sep 2010 88,175 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

nsr tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 9 Sep 2009 82,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 82,040 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 76,750 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 23 Aug 2007 66,889 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both sill repairs finished and covered with paint / underseal at time of retest

engine management light flashing on dashboard

Fail 21 Aug 2007 66,838 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)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine managment light flashing on dashboard

Pass 29 Aug 2006 61,704 miles

engine light on

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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P829 RNG is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P829 RNG, 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 P829 RNG registered?

P829 RNG is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 May 1997.

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