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R579 DHS

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,313 mi
Last recorded83,313 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR579 DHS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2007 83,313 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 83,256 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 90,822 miles

battery insecure

both o/s/f and n/s/f outer c/v gaiters severly cracking

drivers seat belt slow to retract

excess h/brake travel 1 notch left in reserve

n/s/r tyre just on legal limits recommend new tyre

o/s/r tyre has side wall damage

wipers smearing screen slightly

Fail 12 Dec 2006 90,768 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

drivers seat belt slow to retracted and belt fluffing

excess h/brake travel 1 notch left in reserve

n/s/r tyre just on legal limits snd tread cracking new tyre recommended

o/s/f and n/s/f outer c/v gaiters severly cracking

o/s/r tyre has side wall damage

unable to see brake pad thickness

Pass 19 Dec 2005 87,399 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 87,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.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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R579 DHS is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R579 DHS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R579 DHS registered?

R579 DHS is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R579 DHS safe to buy?

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