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R439 GAT

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

107,056 mi
Last recorded107,056 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR439 GAT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2010 107,056 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 107,056 miles

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 105,236 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2008 104,457 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 104,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 101,739 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 101,739 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 98,270 miles

both rear brake pipes corroding.

Fail 23 Nov 2006 98,261 miles

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

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

both rear brake pipes corroding.

Pass 23 Dec 2005 88,817 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 88,817 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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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R439 GAT is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 R439 GAT, 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 R439 GAT registered?

R439 GAT is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 August 1997.

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