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R512 CKG

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

94,597 mi
Last recorded94,597 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR512 CKG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 94,597 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 94,597 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 93,165 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 93,165 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member x3 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x3 (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 91,660 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

o/s and n/s inner rear sills rusty

o/s and n/s rear main chassis rusty

Fail 28 Sep 2016 91,660 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

o/s and n/s inner rear sills rusty

o/s and n/s rear main chassis rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2015 89,872 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 89,872 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 88,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 88,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 86,204 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 86,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 54,831 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front 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 8 Sep 2011 82,265 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 82,265 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 79,209 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 76,588 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 74,788 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 74,788 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 71,414 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2007 71,414 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 67,763 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 62,129 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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R512 CKG is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 R512 CKG, 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 R512 CKG registered?

R512 CKG is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 August 1997.

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