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R208 JUA

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

99,292 mi
Last recorded99,292 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 JUA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2016 99,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor/chassis area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor area under seat (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Behind rear wheel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor/chassis area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor/inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Behind rear wheel (6.1.B.2)

General heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Slight bind

Offside Front Slight bind

Pass 11 Feb 2015 95,924 miles

both front floors corroding

extensive surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and associated componants

offside rear wheel arch corroding

Fail 10 Feb 2015 95,924 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both front floors corroding

extensive surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and associated componants

offside rear wheel arch corroding

Pass 14 Feb 2014 93,111 miles

Battery/charge suspect

Extensive surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and associated components

Nearside front wheel arch corroding

Offside outer sill corroding

Offside rear wheel arch corroding

Fail 12 Feb 2014 93,110 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Battery/charge suspect

Extensive surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and associated components

Nearside front wheel arch corroding

Nearside rear tyre pressure low

Offside outer sill corroding

Offside rear wheel arch corroding

Pass 13 Feb 2013 89,372 miles

All brake hoses ferrules corroding

All wheel arches corroding

Battery suspect

Front and rear subframes and associated suspension components corroding

Front registration plate damaged

Front suspension lower spring cups corroding

Offside rear tyre perishing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 89,372 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

All brake hoses ferrules corroding

All wheel arches corroding

Battery suspect

Front and rear subframes and associated suspension components corroding

Front registration plate damaged

Front suspension lower spring cups corroding

Offside rear tyre perishing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 82,744 miles

all brake hoses ferrules corroding

both offside wheel arches corroding

front suspension and associated componants corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2012 82,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake hoses ferrules corroding

both offside wheel arches corroding

front suspension and associated componants corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2010 74,449 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 69,737 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 65,813 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 65,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 62,565 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 60,236 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 60,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2005 57,066 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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R208 JUA is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R208 JUA, 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 R208 JUA registered?

R208 JUA is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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