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R874 NGT

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

73,184 mi
Last recorded73,184 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR874 NGT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 73,184 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 73,182 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)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 66,488 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 58,799 miles

exhaust corroded at rear silencer flange

Fail 16 Jan 2016 58,799 miles

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

exhaust corroded at rear silencer flange

Pass 29 Dec 2014 52,335 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 29 Dec 2014 52,335 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 Dec 2013 45,178 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 45,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 38,244 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 38,244 miles

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 25,817 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 25,167 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 24,290 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 23,057 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 21,974 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 21,974 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 20,875 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 19,462 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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R874 NGT is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R874 NGT, 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 R874 NGT registered?

R874 NGT is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 November 1997.

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