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R86 AGX

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,021 mi
Last recorded70,021 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR86 AGX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 70,021 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 66,498 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 66,498 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 62,117 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 62,053 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 55,909 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 55,869 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 51,215 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 44,871 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 44,871 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 37,153 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 37,153 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 31,157 miles

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

Temporary repair to centre exhaust section

Pass 30 Jun 2008 26,823 miles

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 4 Jul 2007 24,515 miles

unable to measure brake pads. †all tyres heavily perished

Fail 4 Jul 2007 24,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

unable to measure brake pads. †all tyres heavily perished

Pass 4 Jul 2006 21,205 miles

all tyres perished. †front number plate cracked. †surface corrosion to metal brake pipes. †unable to measure brake pads. †exhaust corroded. †

Pass 4 Jul 2005 18,630 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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R86 AGX is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R86 AGX, 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 R86 AGX registered?

R86 AGX is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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