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R81 EHG

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

111,794 mi
Last recorded111,794 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR81 EHG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 111,794 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 111,790 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 102,466 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 102,462 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2013 101,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

deep cracking to both outter cv boots

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2012 92,508 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

corrosion to rear wheel archs

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 92,504 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

corrosion to rear wheel archs

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 78,878 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 78,877 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 72,058 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 72,053 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)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 71,210 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 70,182 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 68,781 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 68,781 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 67,147 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 EHG is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R81 EHG, 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 EHG registered?

R81 EHG is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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