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R499 GGO

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,804 mi
Last recorded79,804 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR499 GGO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2013 79,804 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 72,537 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 72,487 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 63,227 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 55,102 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 44,300 miles

Vehicle has filler compound in place. Unable to see repair, but with finger/thumb pressure ok.

Fail 8 Oct 2008 44,269 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 42,989 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 40,767 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 38,919 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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R499 GGO is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R499 GGO, 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 R499 GGO registered?

R499 GGO is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R499 GGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R499 GGO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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