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R418 JDG

1997 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,809 mi
Last recorded70,809 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR418 JDG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 70,809 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 66,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 63,644 miles

corrosion on discs

rear steel brake pipes on axle corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2011 63,644 miles

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

corrosion on discs

offside front tyre on legal limit 175 65 14

rear steel brake pipes on axle corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2010 60,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front pads slightly tight in calliper

o/s/r steel brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder

Pass 2 Oct 2009 58,058 miles

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

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

corrosion on front brake discs

front lower x-member corroded

nearside front brake noisey in operation

offside front brake holding slightly

Pass 11 Oct 2008 55,117 miles

front brake disc outer surfaces corroded

front lower crossmember corroded

minoor exhaust leak at center joint

Fail 10 Oct 2008 55,117 miles

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

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

both rear outer sills corroded

front brake disc outer surfaces corroded

front lower crossmember corroded

minoor exhaust leak at center joint

Pass 13 Oct 2007 51,809 miles

both rear steel brake piped corroded but not considered excessive

corrosion in outer sills

front lower x-member corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2006 47,056 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 47,056 miles

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

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

rear steel brake pipes 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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R418 JDG is a 1997 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R418 JDG, 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 R418 JDG registered?

R418 JDG is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R418 JDG safe to buy?

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