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R853 UJO

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

106,868 mi
Last recorded106,868 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR853 UJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 106,868 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 102,731 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyre wearing on outer edges

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 8 Apr 2014 102,731 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyre wearing on outer edges

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 9 Apr 2013 99,072 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside wiper blade splitting

Pass 9 Apr 2013 99,072 miles

nearside wiper blade splitting

Pass 4 Apr 2012 92,685 miles

nearside front outer cv boot slight greese leak

nearside front tyre cuts in sidewall

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 3 Apr 2012 92,683 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front outer cv boot slight greese leak

nearside front tyre cuts in sidewall

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 11 Apr 2011 86,357 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 11 Apr 2011 86,357 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 9 Apr 2010 76,849 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 76,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 71,827 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 71,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 66,744 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both front wiper blades splitting

Pass 13 Mar 2008 66,744 miles

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

both front wiper blades splitting

Pass 12 Apr 2007 62,828 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 62,828 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 56,364 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 56,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R853 UJO is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 R853 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 R853 UJO registered?

R853 UJO is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R853 UJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R853 UJO shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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