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R974 JRG

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,999 mi
Last recorded92,999 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR974 JRG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2008 92,999 miles

osf floor very rusty

sligh judder to all four brakes

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

auxillery belts slightly cracked

both cv boots cracking

both front tyres nearing legal limit

both outer sills very rusty

chip in windscreen

exhaust slightly rusty

nsr tyre cracking

some brake pipes rusty or covered in grease unable to fully cheak

Fail 29 Nov 2008 92,999 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

auxillery belts slightly cracked

both cv boots cracking

both front tyres nearing legal limit

both outer sills very rusty

chip in windscreen

exhaust slightly rusty

nsr tyre cracking

osf floor very rusty

sligh judder to all four brakes

some brake pipes rusty or covered in grease unable to fully cheak

Pass 27 Nov 2007 86,519 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 80,937 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 80,936 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both outer cv boots cracked

engine lumpy on idle

exhaust very rusty

front brakes slightly binding

front discs and pads poor

fuel and power steering pipes rusty

most brake pipes coverd in grease

rear tyres cracked

slight front brake judder recorded

started to corrode under car

Pass 29 Nov 2005 76,440 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 29 Nov 2005 76,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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R974 JRG is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R974 JRG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R974 JRG registered?

R974 JRG is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 October 1997.

Is R974 JRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R974 JRG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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