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R145 MJT

1997 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

175,721 mi
Last recorded175,721 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR145 MJT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 175,721 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 175,720 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 173,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery security could be better

front cross member corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2012 173,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery security could be better

front cross member corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2011 170,965 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2011 170,965 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 168,986 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front cross member corroded

o/s/r sill slightly corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2009 176,475 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 167,475 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)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 163,501 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 163,501 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 161,200 miles

brake master cyl level slightly low

front brake pads look low

front c/v boots perished

w/screen slight damage

Pass 30 Dec 2006 150,863 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 132,637 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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R145 MJT is a 1997 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R145 MJT, 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 R145 MJT registered?

R145 MJT is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 November 1997.

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