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R580 AEG

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

117,883 mi
Last recorded117,883 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR580 AEG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2009 117,883 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 117,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 113,607 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 113,575 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 113,485 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both metal brake pipes to rear wheel cylinders corroding

both rear chassis rails and both inner sills getting weak

oil contamination around brake servo unit

Pass 19 Oct 2007 108,378 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil contamination around offside front suspension

oil contamination around power steering rack

serious engine oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2006 102,136 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 102,136 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2006 102,130 miles

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

o/s main brake pipe is quite rusty

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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R580 AEG is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R580 AEG, 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 R580 AEG registered?

R580 AEG is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R580 AEG safe to buy?

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