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R831 UJO

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2010
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,319 mi
Last recorded126,319 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR831 UJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2009 126,319 miles

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

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 126,317 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 119,407 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 119,328 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 112,040 miles

both nearside and offside rear inner sills starting to corrode

slight bind from offside front brake but not to excess

slight tear in both front wiper blades but still clearing sufficently

Fail 27 Jul 2007 111,998 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT GAITER RUBBING ON RETAINING DEVICE (SPLIT PIN)

NEW BRAKE PIPES FITTED TO SOME OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jul 2007 111,998 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

constant velocity joint gaiter rubbing on bottom ball joint retaining device(split pin)

new brake pipes fitted to some of the braking system

Pass 6 Jul 2006 100,492 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 93,234 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 93,234 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 93,234 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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R831 UJO is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,974cc diesel 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 R831 UJO, 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 R831 UJO registered?

R831 UJO is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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