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R155 ECA

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,775 mi
Last recorded69,775 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 ECA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2017 69,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded holes in inner wheel arch x2 (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 59,797 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Oct 2016 59,790 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 52,724 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 52,724 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 49,576 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 48,119 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 46,296 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 46,296 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 43,675 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 41,729 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 41,693 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 37,030 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 29,934 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 25,830 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 24,676 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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R155 ECA is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R155 ECA, 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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R155 ECA is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R155 ECA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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