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R789 GGH

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,636 mi
Last recorded74,636 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR789 GGH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 74,636 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle underbody undersealed

Pass 18 Mar 2025 68,127 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 68,127 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at middle section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 60,140 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 46,567 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 46,465 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 40,984 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 38,807 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 38,693 miles

Both front CV gaitors are cracked

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 38,334 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 37,956 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 37,622 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 37,034 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 36,590 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 36,185 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 35,696 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 35,141 miles

Offside and nearside rear tyres cracking on inner sidewalls

Pass 29 Jul 2008 34,380 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 33,591 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2006 33,036 miles

Near side front tyre damaged outer sidewall ...no cords exposed.

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

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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R789 GGH is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R789 GGH, 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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R789 GGH is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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