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R85 SJO

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

63,358 mi
Last recorded63,358 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 SJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 63,358 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

both rear lower inner wing panels corroding

exhaust system corroding

front crossmember corroding

rear metal brake pipes to flexi corroding

Pass 4 Aug 2015 61,472 miles

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

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

exhaust system starting to corrode

front cross member starting to corrode

Fail 4 Aug 2015 61,472 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

exhaust system starting to corrode

front cross member starting to corrode

Pass 23 Jul 2014 59,989 miles

exhaust system corroding

front crossmember corroding

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 23 Jul 2014 59,989 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust system corroding

front crossmember corroding

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 30 Jul 2013 58,130 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust system starting to corrode

front crossmember corroding

Pass 31 Jul 2012 56,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear shocker gators adrift

exhaust system starting to corrode

Fail 31 Jul 2012 56,141 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear shocker gators adrift

exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 2 Aug 2011 54,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight body damage

slight chips to windscreen

Pass 5 Aug 2010 52,410 miles

both front anti roll bar link rubbers starting to crack and perish

front cross member starting to corrode

n/s outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 5 Aug 2010 52,410 miles

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

both front anti roll bar link rubbers starting to crack and perish

front cross member starting to corrode

n/s outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 4 Aug 2009 50,750 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 50,750 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 48,516 miles

front no plate discolouring

osr tyre wearing on edges

Fail 30 Jul 2008 48,516 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front no plate discolouring

osr tyre wearing on edges

Pass 26 Jul 2007 46,737 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 46,737 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 45,298 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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R85 SJO is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R85 SJO, 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 R85 SJO registered?

R85 SJO is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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