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R996 GRG

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

62,859 mi
Last recorded62,859 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR996 GRG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2012 62,859 miles

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

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

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

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

ADVISE CORROSION N/S/R AND O/S/R VALANCE

O/S/R TYRE CRACKING

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 49,893 miles

ADVISE CORROSION O/S/R INNER UPPER ARCH

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 49,893 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

ADVISE CORROSION O/S/R INNER UPPER ARCH

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 42,369 miles

2 front wishbones corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2009 42,369 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

2 front wishbones corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2008 37,658 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 37,530 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 32,427 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 29,982 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 28,134 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 28,131 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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R996 GRG is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red 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 R996 GRG, 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 R996 GRG registered?

R996 GRG is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R996 GRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R996 GRG shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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