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R404 XEG

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,833 mi
Last recorded82,833 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR404 XEG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 82,833 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 82,138 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 82,138 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 80,803 miles

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 79,363 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 77,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 76,070 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 73,897 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 71,960 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 69,914 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre wall slight perish

Pass 16 Jun 2007 68,284 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 68,284 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 67,156 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 67,156 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R404 XEG 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 78.6%.

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 R404 XEG, 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 R404 XEG registered?

R404 XEG is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 August 1997.

Is R404 XEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R404 XEG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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