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R860 DGU

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,395 mi
Last recorded149,395 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR860 DGU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 149,395 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 149,395 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 135,963 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 122,245 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 108,299 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 94,412 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 80,930 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 80,930 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 73,087 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 61,489 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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R860 DGU is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R860 DGU, 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 R860 DGU registered?

R860 DGU is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R860 DGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R860 DGU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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