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R834 GJR

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

74,884 mi
Last recorded74,884 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR834 GJR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2013 74,884 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front 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)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 73,923 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 72,329 miles

general under body corrosion

slight oil staining on engine block and sump

Fail 4 Jul 2011 72,329 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

both front wipers slow to clear

both rear steel brake pipes corroded

general under body corrosion

slight oil staining on engine block and sump

Pass 15 Jul 2010 70,269 miles

Offside rear brake pipe corroding,

Fail 15 Jul 2010 70,269 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake pipe corroding,

Pass 6 Jul 2009 67,641 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 67,641 miles

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

Screw in offside front tyre.

Pass 22 Jul 2008 64,856 miles

Both front brakes slightly binding.

Fuel pipe corroding.

N/S/R tyre perishing.

PAS pipe seaping fluid.

Rear steel brake pipes corroding.

Fail 21 Jul 2008 64,856 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Both front brakes slightly binding.

Fuel pipe corroding.

N/S/R tyre perishing.

PAS pipe seaping fluid.

Rear steel brake pipes corroding.

Pass 14 Aug 2007 61,018 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 56,773 miles

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

slight exhaust rattle.

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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R834 GJR is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R834 GJR, 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 R834 GJR registered?

R834 GJR is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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