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R422 XAG

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

152,718 mi
Last recorded152,718 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR422 XAG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2013 152,718 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Dec 2012 143,685 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 143,655 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 135,626 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 135,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 129,260 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 129,260 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2009 125,574 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 118,687 miles

o/s/r inner wheelarch panel showing surface corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2007 110,877 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 110,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 101,524 miles

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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R422 XAG is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red 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 R422 XAG, 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 R422 XAG registered?

R422 XAG is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 October 1997.

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