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R344 MGK

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,500 mi
Last recorded122,500 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR344 MGK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 122,500 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 119,977 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 119,977 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2012 116,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 116,576 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 113,272 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 109,742 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 109,741 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 105,876 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 97,418 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2008 97,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 93,340 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 91,088 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R344 MGK is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R344 MGK, 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 R344 MGK registered?

R344 MGK is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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