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R105 NCK

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,511 mi
Last recorded125,511 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 NCK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 125,511 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 links (2.4.G.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.5.C.1a)

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres worn and deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2016 125,511 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 links (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.5.C.1a)

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres worn and deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2015 12,172 miles

n/s/r tyre slight cracking

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2014 117,439 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

o/s/r tyre cracking

oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2013 112,813 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust shield rattle

oil leask

Fail 4 Dec 2013 112,813 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust shield rattle

oil leask

Pass 6 Dec 2012 108,567 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak from under engine

Pass 1 Dec 2011 102,519 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2011 102,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 98,004 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 98,004 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 93,778 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 93,778 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 87,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Dec 2007 78,485 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 78,483 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 71,332 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 71,331 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 62,835 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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R105 NCK is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R105 NCK, 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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R105 NCK is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 November 1997.

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