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R819 OGN

1997 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,993 mi
Last recorded112,993 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR819 OGN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 112,993 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 112,722 miles

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 112,408 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 111,688 miles

Emissions near the limit

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Strut (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 110,742 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 109,657 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear boot (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 109,648 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sills both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear boot (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 108,634 miles

Front Bumper damaged

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills and chassis and undersills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced No plate panels damaged (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 105,355 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cross members (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All around flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis and under sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 103,763 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both under sills / inner wheel arch to sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 101,655 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 99,351 miles

175 / 70 / 13 tyres fitted

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 99,350 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both Sill to inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

175 / 70 / 13 tyres fitted

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 95,794 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 95,794 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 92,393 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 92,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 87,722 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 85,490 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 81,034 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 80,130 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 80,130 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 79,953 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 79,520 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2007 78,523 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 76,333 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 76,333 miles

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

corrosion on both rear metal brake pipes

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion started in various places

small cracks in both rear tyres

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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R819 OGN is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R819 OGN, 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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R819 OGN is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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