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R74 ORM

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,700 mi
Last recorded89,700 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR74 ORM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 89,700 miles

Offside front brake binding a little

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 89,338 miles

o/s/f metal brake pipe rusted

rear metal brake pipes rusted

slight drag on front wheels

Pass 31 Aug 2012 88,973 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 88,359 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 87,594 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 87,062 miles

all rear brakepipes starting to corrode

Pass 15 Sep 2008 85,938 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 84,472 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 81,038 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 80,990 miles

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

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

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

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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R74 ORM is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R74 ORM, 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 R74 ORM registered?

R74 ORM is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 September 1997.

Is R74 ORM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R74 ORM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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