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R217 DDX

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,521 mi
Last recorded112,521 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR217 DDX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 112,521 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 112,516 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 105,847 miles

child seat fitted to nsr seat

nsf and osf shock absorber dust covers split

nsr tyre in poor condition

rear shock absorber dust covers split

small stone chips zone a

Pass 21 Aug 2013 98,183 miles

offside rear inner wheel arch/sill corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2012 90,018 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 90,018 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 75,571 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 75,771 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 74,227 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 70,678 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 66,493 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 66,493 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 62,628 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 56,705 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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R217 DDX is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R217 DDX, 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 R217 DDX registered?

R217 DDX is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 December 1997.

Is R217 DDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R217 DDX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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