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R297 GHR

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,584 mi
Last recorded71,584 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR297 GHR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 71,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange behind cat. (7.1.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both rear wheel arches and rear sill areas have previous repair. (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded all springs. (2.4.C.1b)

slight oil leak on engine.

Fail 7 Jul 2016 71,584 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 1mm (175/65R14 82H) (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange behind cat. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (175/65R14 82H) (4.1.E.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both rear wheel arches and rear sill areas have previous repair. (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded all springs. (2.4.C.1b)

slight oil leak on engine.

Pass 8 Jul 2015 68,131 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 65,895 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear wheel arches very poor

o/s/f chassis poor

Fail 8 Jul 2014 65,895 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)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear wheel arches very poor

o/s/f chassis poor

Pass 5 Jul 2013 64,098 miles

n/s/r wheel arch/sill very poor

Pass 14 Jul 2012 61,996 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 60,490 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2011 60,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 59,094 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 57,977 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 57,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 56,376 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 54,219 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2007 54,219 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)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 50,932 miles

Nearside 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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R297 GHR is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R297 GHR, 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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R297 GHR is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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