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R81 DUM

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,744 mi
Last recorded128,744 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR81 DUM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2010 128,744 miles

front brake pads starting to get low

n/s and o/s rear inner sills very corrion

o/s front floor pan has corrision

o/s front inner wing has corrision

Fail 18 Aug 2010 128,744 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake pads starting to get low

n/s and o/s rear inner sills very corrion

o/s front floor pan has corrision

o/s front inner wing has corrision

Pass 25 Aug 2009 116,208 miles

n/s and o/s sills have corrision

o/s front tyre starting to get low on inside

o/s rear inner wheel arch has corrision

Fail 24 Aug 2009 116,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

n/s and o/s sills have corrision

o/s front tyre starting to get low on inside

o/s rear inner wheel arch has corrision

Pass 21 Aug 2008 104,874 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 97,999 miles

O/S/F TYRE WEARING BADLY INSIDE EDGE

Pass 24 Aug 2006 90,169 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 90,169 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2005 82,691 miles

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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R81 DUM is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R81 DUM, 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 R81 DUM registered?

R81 DUM is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R81 DUM safe to buy?

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