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R748 JJO

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,935 mi
Last recorded136,935 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR748 JJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 136,935 miles

fuel filler neck coroded

Pass 28 May 2013 132,087 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 127,065 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 122,841 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of cracking

Front anti-roll bar drop links have slight wear

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Front brake pads approx 50%worn

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2011 122,841 miles

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

Both rear tyres showing signs of cracking

Front anti-roll bar drop links have slight wear

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Front brake pads approx 50%worn

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2010 116,442 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 116,390 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

cat pipe of exhaust heat shield loose.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 110,699 miles

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front inner wheel arches corroding.

both rear chassis corroding.

both rear inner sills corroding.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake pads getting low approx 5 to 6000 miles.

front crossmember corroding.

n/s front tyre getting low on 2 to 3mm.

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge, on 2 to 3mm.

Fail 22 May 2009 110,398 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front inner wheel arches corroding.

both rear chassis corroding.

both rear inner sills corroding.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake pads getting low approx 5 to 6000 miles.

front crossmember corroding.

n/s front tyre getting low on 2 to 3mm.

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge, on 2 to 3mm.

Pass 2 Jun 2008 105,305 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2008 104,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 97,262 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 88,644 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 79,374 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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R748 JJO is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R748 JJO, 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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R748 JJO is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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