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R982 DGJ

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,833 mi
Last recorded55,833 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR982 DGJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 55,833 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 55,774 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 55,773 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 55,550 miles

Front Oil leak major oil leaks ()

Nearside Front front wiper blade signs of wear

Nearside Front tyre valve slight damaged

Fail 5 Oct 2017 55,548 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc cv boot (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Oil leak major oil leaks ()

Nearside Front front wiper blade signs of wear

Nearside Front tyre valve slight damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2016 55,100 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 55,087 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 54,573 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 53,657 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 53,063 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 51,882 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 50,385 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 49,364 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 48,082 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 47,527 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 45,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 43,522 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 35,758 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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R982 DGJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R982 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R982 DGJ registered?

R982 DGJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 October 1997.

Is R982 DGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R982 DGJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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