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R965 DGU

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,450 mi
Last recorded75,450 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR965 DGU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 75,450 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 71,761 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 71,761 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 66,142 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 60,820 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 60,820 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 55,841 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 55,841 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 50,796 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 46,372 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 46,372 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 41,170 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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R965 DGU is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R965 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 R965 DGU registered?

R965 DGU is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R965 DGU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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