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R821 SDT

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,332 mi
Last recorded58,332 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR821 SDT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2012 58,332 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 54,975 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

filler neck corroded

nearside front wing corroded

offside front wing corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2010 54,951 miles

nearside front wing corroded

offside front wing corroded

vehicle structure weakened by corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2009 54,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front strut corroded

offside front strut corroded

sump corroded

vehicle structure weakened by corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2008 54,139 miles

nearside sill corroded

offside sill corroded

vehicle structure weakened by corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2007 52,037 miles

nearside front wing corroded

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

nearside sill corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

offside sill corroded

vehicle structure weakened by corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2006 47,721 miles

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

nearside rear chassis weakened by corrosion

offside rear chassis weakened by corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2005 43,464 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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R821 SDT is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R821 SDT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R821 SDT registered?

R821 SDT is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R821 SDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R821 SDT shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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