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R951 DGU

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

121,230 mi
Last recorded121,230 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR951 DGU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 121,230 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 116,642 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 116,642 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 111,498 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2010 111,498 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2009 99,226 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2009 99,226 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2008 91,346 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 82,992 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 82,990 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2006 72,742 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 72,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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R951 DGU is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R951 DGU, 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 R951 DGU registered?

R951 DGU is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R951 DGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R951 DGU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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