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R741 MGJ

1997 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,846 mi
Last recorded107,846 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR741 MGJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 107,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 107,845 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 103,027 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 99,226 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And Offside Rear Inner And Outer Sills (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

Offside Front Tyre Worn Inner Edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded And Nearside Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Slight Corrosion To Front Cross member But Not Excessive

Slight Corrosion To Nearside Front Inner Wing But Not Excessive

Pass 5 Aug 2015 95,700 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 92,807 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 89,893 miles

1of2 front exhaust mounts broken

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

fuel filler breather pipe corroded

surface corrosion to front cross member

Pass 22 Aug 2012 86,598 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 82,174 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion to both outer sills, front cross member and offside rear inner arch

Fail 4 May 2011 82,166 miles

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

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion to both outer sills, front cross member and offside rear inner arch

Pass 16 Apr 2010 79,088 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 15 Apr 2010 79,085 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 23 Apr 2009 75,177 miles

No spare wheel or tyre

Fail 19 Aug 2008 72,870 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 72,870 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 70,225 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 70,225 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust system blocked.

Front no plate poor condition.

Front wipers smearing.

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

Offside rear tyre perrished and low pressure.

Pass 15 Aug 2006 66,697 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nail in near side rear tyre tread

Wipers smeary

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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R741 MGJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R741 MGJ, 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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R741 MGJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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