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R122 FDV

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

162,459 mi
Last recorded162,459 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 FDV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 162,459 miles

n/s/r seat belt missing

Fail 28 Feb 2012 162,454 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 153,843 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 153,805 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 145,214 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 145,214 miles

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

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

n/s washer jet not working

Pass 23 Feb 2009 135,712 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 135,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 123,310 miles

All shock dust covers perished/split

Both outer cv boots perished/ splitting

Chip on windscreen

Corrosion on sump

Corrosion to underside

Front wiper starting to split

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

O/S/R lamp unit on boot lid cracked

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

Rear tyres perished

Slight lip on front discs

Surface corrosion on brake pipes in places

Fail 18 Feb 2008 123,310 miles

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

All shock dust covers perished/split

Both outer cv boots perished/ splitting

Chip on windscreen

Corrosion on sump

Corrosion to underside

Front wiper starting to split

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

O/S/R lamp unit on boot lid cracked

Rear tyres perished

Slight lip on front discs

Surface corrosion on brake pipes in places

Pass 19 Feb 2007 106,118 miles

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

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

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

surface cracks in o/s rear tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2006 89,448 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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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R122 FDV is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R122 FDV, 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 R122 FDV registered?

R122 FDV is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R122 FDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R122 FDV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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