MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,126 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine sump corroded
front registration plate cracked but secure
main fuel filler pipe +breather pipe no leaks at time of test
nearside +offside door bottoms corroded not a prescribed area
nearside+offside outer sills showing corrosion
rear wheel arches corroded no sharp edges
weepage of fluid at rubber hose +clip on power steering pipe
front reg plate cracked but secure /outer sills showing corrosion no holes /
oil leak
sump corroded /fuel lines corroded no leaks /vehicle underside showing general corrosion /front brake inbalance on effort nearside low /
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front subframe corroded not excessive
fuel lines corroded not excessive
offside & nearside outre sills corroded not excessive
vehicle under side corroded at rear not excessive
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front sub frame corroded not excessive
fuel lines corroded not leaking
offside & nearside outer sills corroded not excessive
vehicle underside at rear corroded not excessive
How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?
Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.
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R162 ESX is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 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 R162 ESX, 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 R162 ESX registered?
R162 ESX is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R162 ESX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R162 ESX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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