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R782 AGU

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

140,008 mi
Last recorded140,008 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR782 AGU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 140,008 miles

Offside Rear Chassis corrosion

Central Front Chip in front screen

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Chassis corrosion

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 140,008 miles

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

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

Central Front Chip in front screen

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Chassis corrosion

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

Offside Rear Chassis corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2016 123,880 miles

Centre Front exhaust catylist broken up inside

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 123,880 miles

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

Centre Front exhaust catylist broken up inside

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 107,930 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 107,930 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 92,355 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 84,804 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front outer cv gaitors slightly cracked

Pass 29 Jul 2013 84,804 miles

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

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

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

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

both front outer cv gaitors slightly cracked

Pass 22 Aug 2012 84,232 miles

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

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

both front outer cv gaitors slightly cracked

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

center and rear exhaust joints are hevily corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2012 84,232 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both front outer cv gaitors slightly cracked

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

center and rear exhaust joints are hevily corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2011 80,323 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 80,323 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Jul 2010 75,824 miles

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

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

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 29 Jul 2010 75,824 miles

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

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 13 Aug 2009 71,640 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 71,639 miles

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 66,464 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 62,266 miles

front and rear no plates corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2006 57,922 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 57,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f brake binding.

Pass 16 Aug 2005 51,942 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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R782 AGU is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R782 AGU, 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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R782 AGU is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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