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R143 XKL

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,139 mi
Last recorded74,139 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 XKL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 74,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside front and rear chassis rails have slight corrosion

nearside and offside front floors have slight corrosion

Fail 23 Aug 2012 74,139 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside front and rear chassis rails have slight corrosion

nearside and offside front floors have slight corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2011 66,539 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front floors have slight corrosion

both rear chassis rails have slight corrosion

front lower cross member has slight corrosion

offside outer sill has slight corrosion at the rear

Pass 4 Aug 2010 63,393 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside outer sill has slight corrosion at the rear

Fail 4 Aug 2010 63,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside outer sill has slight corrosion at the rear

Pass 15 Jul 2009 60,334 miles

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

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

offside outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2008 54,376 miles

Both sides rear tyres starting to perish

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 52,074 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front suspenion has slight play

Pass 17 Jun 2006 47,370 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2005 42,320 miles

Offside Front 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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R143 XKL 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 80%.

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 R143 XKL, 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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R143 XKL is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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