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R126 FTL

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,400 mi
Last recorded145,400 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 FTL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 145,400 miles

engine oil leak-further attention is advised

front numberplate cracked

nearside and offside rear brake pipes close to fuel tank slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear outer sill/wheelarch areas corroded

nearside numberplate bulb dim

Fail 10 May 2013 144,696 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak-further attention is advised

front numberplate cracked

nearside and offside rear brake pipes close to fuel tank slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear outer sill/wheelarch areas corroded

nearside numberplate bulb dim

Pass 9 May 2012 123,651 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

O/s and n/s rear outer & inner sills very rusty

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

Fail 28 Apr 2012 123,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

O/s and n/s rear outer & inner sills very rusty

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

Pass 18 May 2011 104,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion to both front floor pans and inner sills

Corrosion to both rear chassis rails and ajoining floor pans

Corrrosion to both rear outer sills and rear wheel arches

Front no plate cracked

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

o/side front outer cv boot perishing

sump very rusty

Fail 7 May 2011 103,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion to both front floor pans and inner sills

Corrosion to both rear chassis rails and ajoining floor pans

Corrrosion to both rear outer sills and rear wheel arches

Front no plate cracked

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

o/side front outer cv boot perishing

sump very rusty

Pass 20 May 2010 88,808 miles

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

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

slight corrosion rear wheel arches

Pass 11 May 2009 76,372 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 76,372 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 70,008 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 70,008 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 63,171 miles

front number plate cracked.

rear exhaust joint very corroded.

Fail 16 Apr 2007 63,171 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front number plate cracked.

rear exhaust joint very corroded.

Pass 24 Apr 2006 54,682 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 54,682 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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R126 FTL is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R126 FTL, 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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R126 FTL is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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