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R152 OVJ

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,956 mi
Last recorded85,956 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR152 OVJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 85,956 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sills inner and outer and floor slightly corroded

front cross member slightly corroded

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2019 85,956 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sills inner and outer and floor slightly corroded

front cross member slightly corroded

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2018 79,514 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside sill slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2017 63,220 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 57,625 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 56,469 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 56,044 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 55,697 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 59,292 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 54,520 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 53,667 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 53,667 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 17 Jul 2009 52,469 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 51,366 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 50,094 miles

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

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

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres starting to perish on inner and outer walls, advise re check in 2-3000 miles

Pass 25 Jul 2006 49,127 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 49,127 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R152 OVJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R152 OVJ, 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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R152 OVJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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