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R284 OJR

1997 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

131,500 mi
Last recorded131,500 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 OJR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 131,500 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 131,500 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 120,156 miles

Both front shock absorbers sliding glans have slight lateral movement

Both front tyres feathering on the inner edge's

Both rear inner and outer sill pannels staring to corrode

Variuose dents, scratches and rust patches to body work

Fail 21 Jul 2010 120,156 miles

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

Both front shock absorbers sliding glans have slight lateral movement

Both front tyres feathering on the inner edge's

Both rear inner and outer sill pannels staring to corrode

Oil pressure switch looks like it's leaking oil

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

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

Variuose dents, scratches and rust patches to body work

Pass 30 Oct 2009 109,700 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 109,699 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 92,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 92,733 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 79,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front coil spring starting to corrode

Fail 31 Oct 2007 79,186 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front coil spring starting to corrode

Pass 28 Oct 2006 69,698 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 60,412 miles

minor blowing/ intermediate/ rear exhaust sections/ corroded

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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R284 OJR is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R284 OJR, 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 R284 OJR registered?

R284 OJR is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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