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R785 LJU

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,304 mi
Last recorded115,304 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR785 LJU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2016 115,304 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe on wheel corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake pipe on wheel corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

exhaust mounting corroded away from pipe

front cross member corroded

offside front wheel arch starting to corrode

offside rear chassis starting to corrode

offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 1 Aug 2015 109,305 miles

Offside Rear chassis box section corroded

brake pipe to n/s/r and o/s/r wheels rusty

centre exhaust mounting corroded away

main chassis brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2015 109,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear chassis box section corroded

brake pipe to n/s/r and o/s/r wheels rusty

centre exhaust mounting corroded away

main chassis brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2014 105,220 miles

Brake pipe slightly 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)

nearside centre exhaust mounting corroded away from box

nearside wiper split

offside rear chassis starting to corrode

Fail 25 Jul 2014 105,220 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly 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)

nearside centre exhaust mounting corroded away from box

nearside wiper split

offside rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 9 Aug 2013 100,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly 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)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 100,713 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly 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 27 Jul 2012 96,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly 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)

both front brakes binding

front exhaust mounting corroded way from box

nearside outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 2 Aug 2011 91,375 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

Fail 29 Jul 2011 91,301 miles

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

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

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 9 Aug 2010 87,348 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside wiper split

Fail 6 Aug 2010 87,281 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside wiper split

Pass 24 Jul 2009 82,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

both wipers split

Fail 24 Jul 2009 82,755 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

both wipers split

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2008 78,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate ( tears)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 78,285 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

nearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate ( tears)

Fail 26 Jul 2007 72,970 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

nearside & offside outer sills starting to corrode

some deterioration in front number plate

Pass 26 Jul 2007 72,970 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside & offside outer sills starting to corrode

some deterioration in front number plate

Pass 9 Aug 2006 67,743 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 67,743 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

stone chip in screen

Pass 10 Aug 2005 62,122 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 62,122 miles

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

Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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R785 LJU is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 R785 LJU, 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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R785 LJU is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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