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R917 DGJ

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

125,809 mi
Last recorded125,809 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR917 DGJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 125,809 miles

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Outer CV boot has small clip missing

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer CV boot has small clip missing

Pass 22 Mar 2022 125,514 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 125,512 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 125,240 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 125,059 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 124,313 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 121,382 miles

Nearside steering rack gaiter slightly deteriated

Pass 23 Mar 2017 118,358 miles

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

Nearside steering rack gaiter slightly deteriated

Pass 31 Mar 2016 112,505 miles

underneath of vehicle has slight surface corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2015 107,033 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 101,454 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 101,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 95,180 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 95,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 88,679 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 83,159 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 83,159 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 76,405 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 76,405 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s door mirror glass cracked, not affecting view to rear

Pass 27 Mar 2009 70,708 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 64,754 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 58,516 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 53,184 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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R917 DGJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R917 DGJ, 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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R917 DGJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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