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R611 BGY

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

52,856 mi
Last recorded52,856 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR611 BGY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 52,856 miles

general under body corrosion

steering rack damp

Pass 2 Sep 2017 50,402 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes corroded (prompt)

Power steering fluid leak

n/s sill corroded (prompt)

o/s sill corroded

o/s/f tyre outer edge low on tread

Fail 26 Aug 2017 50,367 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both rear metal brake pipes corroded (prompt)

Power steering fluid leak

n/s sill corroded (prompt)

o/s sill corroded

o/s/f tyre outer edge low on tread

Pass 9 Sep 2016 47,532 miles

Rear exhaust leaking

o/s/f c.v. gaiter slight leak

Pass 7 Sep 2015 44,209 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 41,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

PROMPT nearside and offside rear outer sills

Pass 21 Aug 2013 39,147 miles

front brake pads low

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2013 39,141 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pads low

n/s/r tyre edges low

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre inner edge low

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2012 36,739 miles

both rear outer sill corroded

front pads

Pass 14 Sep 2011 34,373 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 32,262 miles

wipers split 18"/21"

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 32,262 miles

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

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

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

wipers split 18"/21"

Pass 20 Sep 2009 28,960 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 24,104 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 23,432 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 22,059 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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R611 BGY is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R611 BGY, 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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R611 BGY is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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