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R891 MJW

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,359 mi
Last recorded84,359 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR891 MJW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 84,359 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 84,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 78,141 miles

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

both rear tyre going out of shape 175/70/13

front brake discs pitted

Pass 16 Jun 2009 76,658 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 75,235 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 75,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 73,917 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2006 72,339 miles

both rear tyres unevenly worn.

rear end of both outer sills weak.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

water in n/s/f indicator lamp.

Pass 20 Jun 2005 69,902 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 69,902 miles

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

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

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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R891 MJW is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R891 MJW, 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 R891 MJW registered?

R891 MJW is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 September 1997.

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