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R105 UEY

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,396 mi
Last recorded119,396 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 UEY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 119,396 miles

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

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

body corroded

Fail 1 May 2013 119,396 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

body corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2012 111,910 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

front exhaust bracket cracked

o/s/r tyre cracking due to age

Pass 25 Feb 2011 105,478 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 98,586 miles

cat rattling

floor corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2010 98,586 miles

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

cat rattling

floor corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2009 92,446 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 81,437 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 81,437 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 61,556 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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R105 UEY is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R105 UEY, 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 R105 UEY registered?

R105 UEY is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 October 1997.

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