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R714 GJR

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,193 mi
Last recorded89,193 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR714 GJR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2008 89,193 miles

Both outer CV gaiters perished

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside wiper blade split

Fail 11 Jun 2008 89,193 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Both outer CV gaiters perished

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside rear tyre low

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 6 Jun 2007 81,586 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 81,586 miles

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

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

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

nearside front bumper damaged

nearside front chassis rail corroded

nearside front tyre tread low and perished

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear number plate faded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Jun 2007 92,637 miles

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

both rear tyres sidewalls heavily perished

outer sills covered

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 5 Jun 2007 92,637 miles

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

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

both rear tyres sidewalls heavily perished

outer sills covered

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2006 74,753 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 74,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

bodywork damage to the top edge of the tailgate

both front outer driveshaft gaiters perishing

damage to nearside front bumper corner

offside front tyre tread worn to 2mm on the inner edge

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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R714 GJR is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R714 GJR, 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 R714 GJR registered?

R714 GJR is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R714 GJR safe to buy?

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