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R973 DGU

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,630 mi
Last recorded124,630 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR973 DGU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2010 124,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 14 Jul 2010 124,630 miles

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 31 Jul 2009 120,401 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 113,415 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 106,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 98,647 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 89,659 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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R973 DGU is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R973 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 R973 DGU registered?

R973 DGU is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R973 DGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R973 DGU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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