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R675 JAR

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

149,793 mi
Last recorded149,793 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR675 JAR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 149,793 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 145,834 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 145,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2011 140,620 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear sill slightly corroded

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2011 140,620 miles

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)

Offside rear sill slightly corroded

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2010 129,651 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 129,407 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 113,979 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2009 113,978 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 91,491 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

offside front tyre bald on inner tread shoulder

Fail 6 Nov 2007 91,491 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

offside front tyre bald on inner tread shoulder

Pass 26 Oct 2006 71,225 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 57,653 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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R675 JAR is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R675 JAR, 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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R675 JAR is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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