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R852 UJO

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,344 mi
Last recorded124,344 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR852 UJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2013 124,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

alternator belt perished

exhaust system rusty

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

offside outer sill rusty

offside rear tyre perishing

power steering belt perished

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2013 124,342 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

alternator belt perished

exhaust system rusty

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

offside outer sill rusty

offside rear tyre perishing

power steering belt perished

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2012 122,325 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 122,324 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 118,151 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 110,553 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

excessive oil leak from rocker cover

Fail 26 Mar 2010 110,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 99,970 miles

Appears to have oil misting to power steering pipes on front crossmember

Noted corrosion start on rear offside brake pipe

Noted front tyres unevenly worn

Noted rear number plate backing starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 99,900 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Appears to have oil misting to power steering pipes on front crossmember

Noted corrosion start on rear offside brake pipe

Noted front tyres unevenly worn

Noted rear number plate backing starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 89,228 miles

both front and rear number plates laminate separating and discolouring

Pass 21 Sep 2006 81,497 miles

n/s/f tyre is worn on both edges †o/s/f tyre is worn on inner edge †n/s/r tyre is slightly cracked †o/s/r tyre is badly cracked †tyres are 175/65/14/82/tr †n/s ball joint cover is split †o/s/r metal brake pipe is corroded †

rear brakes squeak †index plates are poor †oil cooler pipes are leaking †stonechip in windscreen †front seat belts are twisted †small exhaust blow †

Fail 21 Sep 2006 81,497 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre is worn on both edges †o/s/f tyre is worn on inner edge †n/s/r tyre is slightly cracked †o/s/r tyre is badly cracked †tyres are 175/65/14/82/tr †n/s ball joint cover is split †o/s/r metal brake pipe is corroded †

rear brakes squeak †index plates are poor †oil cooler pipes are leaking †stonechip in windscreen †front seat belts are twisted †small exhaust blow †

Pass 27 Sep 2005 75,790 miles

stonechip in zone a †outer cv boots cracking †n/s/r tyre is 3mm †o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge †n/s/f tyre almost bald on inner edge and close to 1.6mm limit in centre †tyres are 175/65/14/82/tr

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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R852 UJO is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R852 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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R852 UJO is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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