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RAZ 5817

1997 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,951 mi
Last recorded143,951 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAZ 5817
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2010 143,951 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front crossmember corroded

rear brake pipes covered in grease

rear sills covered in underseal

under carrage slightly corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2010 143,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front crossmember corroded

rear brake pipes covered in grease

rear sills covered in underseal

under carrage slightly corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2009 137,795 miles

N/S/F Headlight Come On When Tapped

O/S/R & N/S/R Brake Pipes Corroded

O/S/R & N/S/R Sills Corroded

O/S/R Strut Bush Worn

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 130,729 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 130,726 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 110,693 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 110,693 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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RAZ 5817 is a 1997 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RAZ 5817, 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 RAZ 5817 registered?

RAZ 5817 is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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