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R193 FTL

1997 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

99,284 mi
Last recorded99,284 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR193 FTL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 99,284 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2011 99,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2010 93,334 miles

Coolant leak (core plug on rear of engine)

Front exhaust bracket corroded but still supporting the exhaust

O/S/R Tyre has some cracking the tread

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2010 93,302 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Coolant leak (core plug on rear of engine)

Front exhaust bracket corroded but still supporting the exhaust

O/S/R Tyre has some cracking the tread

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2009 86,976 miles

spare tyre flat

Fail 28 Oct 2009 86,976 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

spare tyre flat

Pass 31 Oct 2008 80,395 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

slight corrosion on front crossmember

Fail 30 Oct 2008 80,376 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

slight corrosion on front crossmember

Pass 9 Oct 2007 73,000 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 67,673 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 67,234 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 60,136 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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R193 FTL is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 R193 FTL, 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 R193 FTL registered?

R193 FTL is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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