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R816 NNJ

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,085 mi
Last recorded83,085 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR816 NNJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 83,085 miles

engine area oily underneath

perishing nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

slight inbalance of rear brakes

some corrosion under vehicle

some metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2011 83,084 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine area oily underneath

perishing nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

slight inbalance of rear brakes

some corrosion under vehicle

some metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2010 77,419 miles

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

Oil leak

imbalance of front brakes just within limits

n/s rear tyre perished

Fail 20 Jul 2010 77,416 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Aug 2009 72,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

inbalance of front brakes just within limits

n/s rear lens damaged

rear tyres cracked & perished

Fail 13 Aug 2009 72,706 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

inbalance of front brakes just within limits

n/s rear lens damaged

rear tyres cracked & perished

Pass 20 Aug 2008 67,437 miles

inbalance of front brakes just within accepted limits

sills / rear inner wings corroded

some metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2008 67,429 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

some metal brake pipes corroded

sills / rear inner wings corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2007 62,498 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 62,477 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

o/s headlamp stonechipped

tyres cracked & perished

Pass 16 Aug 2006 57,851 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 57,849 miles

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

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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R816 NNJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R816 NNJ, 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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R816 NNJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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