CarVerify

Free Car Check

R180 ECA

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

131,756 mi
Last recorded131,756 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR180 ECA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 131,756 miles

n/s cv gator slight leak

o/s bottom ball joint slight play & gator split slightly

very slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 May 2014 122,009 miles

Oil leak

o/s door mirror temp repair

Fail 10 Apr 2014 120,982 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

o/s door mirror temp repair

Pass 23 May 2013 112,756 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 106,302 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 95,355 miles

n/s & o/s quater sills slighlty corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2010 87,842 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 84,931 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 80,466 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 75,885 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
Full Nissan Almera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R180 ECA 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 90%.

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 R180 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R180 ECA?

You can check the full history of R180 ECA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R180 ECA registered?

R180 ECA is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R180 ECA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R180 ECA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R180 ECA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R180 ECA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.