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R863 DHJ

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,564 mi
Last recorded103,564 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR863 DHJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 103,564 miles

Front number plate slightly loose

Offside Front chassis rail corroding

Offside Front wiper blade split

Offside Rear chassis rail corroding

Offside Rear metal brake pipe corroding near exhaust pipe

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/side & n/side front anti-roll bar rubber bushes perishing & cracking

Fail 29 Jan 2016 103,564 miles

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

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

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

Front number plate slightly loose

Offside Front chassis rail corroding

Offside Front wiper blade split

Offside Rear chassis rail corroding

Offside Rear metal brake pipe corroding near exhaust pipe

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/side & n/side front anti-roll bar rubber bushes perishing & cracking

Pass 5 Feb 2015 95,627 miles

Brake fluid low

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine oil low

Engine water very low

Front brake discs liped

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

High traval on handbrake

N/S/F Outer c.v gaiter has a small split but stops the ingress of dirt

O/S Centre sill damaged

O/S/R Brake pipe corroded

Rear exhaust box rattling

Fail 31 Jan 2015 95,626 miles

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

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

O/S Centre sill damaged

O/S/R Brake pipe corroded

Brake fluid low

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine oil low

Engine water very low

Front brake discs liped

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

High traval on handbrake

N/S/F Outer c.v gaiter has a small split but stops the ingress of dirt

Rear exhaust box rattling

Pass 6 Feb 2014 86,317 miles

Brake fluid low

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine oil very low

Front brake pads very low

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/R Outer sill corroded

Rear exhaust box rattling

Rev counter not working

Slight damage to N/S/R Corner bumper

Slight noise from N/S/R Wheel bearing

Fail 6 Feb 2014 86,317 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake fluid low

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine oil very low

Front brake pads very low

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/R Outer sill corroded

Rear exhaust box rattling

Rev counter not working

Slight damage to N/S/R Corner bumper

Slight noise from N/S/R Wheel bearing

Pass 1 Feb 2013 76,051 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F Tyre low tread on edges

O/S/F Tyre tread just acceptable

O/S/R Sill corroded

Slight wheel bearing noise N/S/R Wheel

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 76,051 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F Tyre low tread on edges

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

O/S/F Suspension bouncy

O/S/F Tyre tread just acceptable

O/S/R Sill corroded

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

Slight wheel bearing noise N/S/R Wheel

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 66,273 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 51,697 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 39,042 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 34,467 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 32,210 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 27,995 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 22,863 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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R863 DHJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R863 DHJ, 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 R863 DHJ registered?

R863 DHJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 December 1997.

Is R863 DHJ safe to buy?

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