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R152 FDS

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,217 mi
Last recorded111,217 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR152 FDS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2012 111,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel lines and tank corroded

sump corroded

unable to carryout emission test due to condition of exhaust (will not pick up gas to be anylised)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 91,679 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 87,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front cross member & underside of body corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2009 84,190 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 May 2009 84,127 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 78,950 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 78,925 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 73,854 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 73,766 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 68,260 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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R152 FDS 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 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 R152 FDS, 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 R152 FDS registered?

R152 FDS is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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