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R796 GGH

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,335 mi
Last recorded76,335 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR796 GGH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2011 76,335 miles

corrosion developing

damage to front number plate

nearside front tyre worn on edge

nearside rear tyre bald on edge

offside front tyre sidewall slightly perished

offside rear tyre getting low on edge

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2010 74,000 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 71,939 miles

Battery insecure

both inner sills have slight corrosion

both outer c.v gaitors have slight grease seepage from attachment

Fail 2 Oct 2009 71,939 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

both inner sills have slight corrosion

both outer c.v gaitors have slight grease seepage from attachment

Pass 12 Aug 2008 68,861 miles

Both front c-v gaiters damp.

Corrosion on inside of sills on both sides.

Cut in nearside front tyre outer wall.

Nearside front shock absorber damp.

Fail 6 Aug 2008 68,845 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Both front c-v gaiters damp.

Corrosion on inside of sills on both sides.

Cut in nearside front tyre outer wall.

Nearside front shock absorber damp.

Pass 4 Sep 2007 67,139 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 63,011 miles

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

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

both wipers split and n/s wiper poor clearing action

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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R796 GGH is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R796 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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What year was R796 GGH registered?

R796 GGH is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R796 GGH safe to buy?

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