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R986 AAF

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

89,473 mi
Last recorded89,473 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR986 AAF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 89,473 miles

Battery hold down clamp missing.

Rear tyres aged/cracking.

Fail 6 Mar 2015 89,473 miles

Battery hold down clamp missing.

Rear engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Rear tyres aged/cracking.

Pass 15 Aug 2013 89,351 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 89,349 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 81,315 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 81,315 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 67,797 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 53,010 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 53,010 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 42,560 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 42,560 miles

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

corrosion to n/s r outer sill

n/s/r shock damp / shock shrouds split

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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R986 AAF is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R986 AAF, 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 R986 AAF registered?

R986 AAF is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 November 1997.

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