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R82 ORM

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,561 mi
Last recorded82,561 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR82 ORM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 82,561 miles

chip in windscreen zone a not exceeding 10mm

front brake discs corroded

front cv gators perishing

fuel filter corroded

near side front tyre bald inner edge

near side rear fuel pipes corroded

off side front drive shaft corroded

off side front headlight cover damaged

off side rear tyre under inflated

off side3 front shock absorber corroded

oil leak from pressure sensor

rear chassis arms corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

rear outer sills corrossion started

tear in near side rear front tyre

upper brake pipe retaining clip damaged

Fail 6 Jan 2012 82,561 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

chip in windscreen zone a not exceeding 10mm

front brake discs corroded

front cv gators perishing

fuel filter corroded

near side front tyre bald inner edge

near side rear fuel pipes corroded

off side front drive shaft corroded

off side front headlight cover damaged

off side rear tyre under inflated

off side3 front shock absorber corroded

oil leak from pressure sensor

rear chassis arms corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

rear outer sills corrossion started

tear in near side rear front tyre

upper brake pipe retaining clip damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2011 73,318 miles

chip in a zone not exceeding 10mm

corrosion under bonnet not holed

front discs showing signs of ware

near side rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

numerous areas of corrosion on under side and components none holed

rear brakes slight fluctuation in opperation

rear number plate deteerating

slight blow rear exhaust joint

washers frozen

Fail 22 Dec 2010 73,161 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

chip in a zone not exceeding 10mm

corrosion under bonnet not holed

front discs showing signs of ware

near side rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

numerous areas of corrosion on under side and components none holed

rear brakes slight fluctuation in opperation

rear number plate deteerating

slight blow rear exhaust joint

washers frozen

Pass 7 Jan 2010 62,435 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 62,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 55,655 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 55,308 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 48,244 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 43,016 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

high line brake light not working

Pass 6 Dec 2005 40,504 miles

from pads getting low

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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R82 ORM 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 63.6%.

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 R82 ORM, 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 R82 ORM registered?

R82 ORM is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R82 ORM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R82 ORM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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