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R194 AGX

1997 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,569 mi
Last recorded134,569 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR194 AGX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 134,569 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 134,569 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 132,336 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 132,332 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 131,171 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 131,162 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 129,701 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement end links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sills covered

unable to see brake pads

Pass 23 Feb 2022 127,643 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sills covered

Fail 21 Feb 2022 127,643 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills all over (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sills covered

Pass 26 Feb 2021 125,353 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sill covered

Fail 17 Feb 2021 125,193 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

sill covered

Pass 29 Feb 2020 124,134 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sills covered

Pass 1 Mar 2019 119,541 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 114,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

sills covered

Pass 28 Feb 2017 110,786 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 110,786 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)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 104,374 miles

EXCESSIVE COROSION TO BOTH REAR INNER VALANCE NOT STRUTUAL

Fail 5 Feb 2016 104,347 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

EXCESSIVE COROSION TO BOTH REAR INNER VALANCE NOT STRUTUAL

Pass 26 Feb 2015 94,531 miles

both sides rear inner valances holed outside perscribed area

sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2015 97,531 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

both sides rear inner valances holed outside perscribed area

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2014 90,319 miles

MIDDLE EXHAUST HAS ONE MOUNT BROCKEN

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 90,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

MIDDLE EXHAUST HAS ONE MOUNT BROCKEN

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 81,472 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 77,048 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 75,699 miles

minor damage to near side front bumper

Fail 27 Sep 2010 75,699 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

minor damage to near side front bumper

Pass 15 Oct 2009 73,344 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 71,160 miles

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

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

front bumper slighty damaged

Fail 26 Aug 2008 71,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front bumper slighty damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2007 67,877 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2006 62,443 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 62,443 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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R194 AGX is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R194 AGX, 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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R194 AGX is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 August 1997.

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