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R150 RKX

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

150,069 mi
Last recorded150,069 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 RKX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2011 150,069 miles

engine oil leak

front to rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/r outer sill corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

slight damage to windscreen

slight uneven rise and fall at rear brakes

Fail 21 Mar 2011 150,069 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

engine oil leak

front to rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/r outer sill corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

slight damage to windscreen

slight uneven rise and fall at rear brakes

Pass 22 Mar 2010 139,728 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

crack in o/s/f indicator lamp not showing white light

Fail 19 Mar 2010 139,723 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

crack in o/s/f indicator lamp not showing white light

Pass 18 Mar 2009 128,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 128,780 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 115,838 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 115,832 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 127,082 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 103,384 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 95,466 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2005 87,305 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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R150 RKX is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,974cc diesel 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 R150 RKX, 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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R150 RKX is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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