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R260 DGY

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

94,596 mi
Last recorded94,596 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR260 DGY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 94,596 miles

front exhaust heatshield loose/broken

major oil leak from sump

n/s/f tyre low 3mm/worn outer edge

n/s/r inner sill rusty

n/s/r outer light lens damaged

n/s/r tyre perished/cracked

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge/perished

o/s/r inner arch/body corroded

o/s/r inner light lens cracked

o/s/r inner sill rusty

o/s/r tyre perished/cracked

rear chassis rusty/corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2014 94,596 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

front exhaust heatshield loose/broken

major oil leak from sump

n/s/f tyre low 3mm/worn outer edge

n/s/r inner sill rusty

n/s/r outer light lens damaged

n/s/r tyre perished/cracked

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge/perished

o/s/r inner arch/body corroded

o/s/r inner light lens cracked

o/s/r inner sill rusty

o/s/r tyre perished/cracked

rear chassis rusty/corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2013 84,529 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2013 84,529 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

centre exhaust very corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2012 69,901 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside front seat belt twisted slightly

Rear bumper slightly damaged

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

Slight corrosion at exhaust tail pipe joint

Slight corrosion on nearside rear outer sill

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2012 69,901 miles

Nearside front seat belt twisted slightly

Rear bumper slightly damaged

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

Slight corrosion at exhaust tail pipe joint

Slight corrosion on nearside rear outer sill

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2011 65,343 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 65,343 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 60,323 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front discs pitted

some parts of rear brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 27 Aug 2010 60,320 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front discs pitted

some parts of rear brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 24 Aug 2009 53,571 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 53,559 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 50,205 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2008 50,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

ADVISE WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO BE CHECKED TO CORRECT UEVEN TYRE WEAR

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2007 46,453 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 41,005 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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R260 DGY is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R260 DGY, 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 R260 DGY registered?

R260 DGY is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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