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R482 GJR

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,976 mi
Last recorded82,976 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR482 GJR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 82,976 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake slightly sticking

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Fail 12 Mar 2018 82,972 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings next to seat belt mount [o/s rear wheel arch] (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake slightly sticking

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 14 Mar 2017 82,556 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from hoses, x4 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 82,552 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from hoses, x4 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 81,469 miles

Offside Rear small hole in light lens

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2015 80,237 miles

n/s rear tyre worn outer edge

Fail 11 Mar 2015 80,233 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

n/s rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 10 Mar 2014 79,151 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 79,151 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)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 77,094 miles

rear number plate loose

small hole in o/s rear lens

Pass 21 Mar 2012 75,391 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 73,633 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 71,402 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 68,704 miles

rear number plate loose

Pass 13 Mar 2008 65,547 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 61,531 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 58,051 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 58,051 miles

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

n/s/rear tyre walls cracking

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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R482 GJR is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R482 GJR, 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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R482 GJR is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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