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R829 SDT

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

103,845 mi
Last recorded103,845 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR829 SDT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 103,845 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 103,845 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 98,128 miles

advise corrosion evident on underside of vehicle.

Fail 11 Oct 2010 98,128 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise corrosion evident on underside of vehicle.

attention to oil leak on engine.

Pass 22 Oct 2009 90,586 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 90,176 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 83,235 miles

advise nearside and offside rear main brake pipes.

advise offside sill repair.

Fail 23 Oct 2008 83,235 miles

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

advise nearside and offside rear main brake pipes.

advise offside sill repair.

Pass 25 Oct 2007 76,555 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 69,331 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 69,331 miles

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

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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R829 SDT is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R829 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 R829 SDT registered?

R829 SDT is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 September 1997.

Is R829 SDT safe to buy?

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