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R203 GUB

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,482 mi
Last recorded61,482 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 GUB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 61,482 miles

Central Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides inner cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear and offside front to rear lower (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear lower (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 60,210 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2015 58,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2014 56,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2014 56,228 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 53,667 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 52,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 50,589 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 48,691 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 48,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 45,380 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 42,216 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

both front tyres have perished treads

Pass 13 May 2008 42,216 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres have perished treads

Pass 11 May 2007 39,211 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 35,966 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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R203 GUB is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R203 GUB, 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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R203 GUB is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 November 1997.

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