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R861 DGU

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,860 mi
Last recorded93,860 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR861 DGU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 93,860 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 93,860 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 86,823 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 80,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 80,459 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 68,663 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 53,134 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 53,133 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 48,153 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 44,377 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 44,377 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 39,767 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 34,725 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 34,722 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 33,138 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 31,893 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 30,601 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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R861 DGU is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 R861 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 R861 DGU registered?

R861 DGU is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R861 DGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R861 DGU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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