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R210 ESX

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,240 mi
Last recorded84,240 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR210 ESX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 84,240 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 84,240 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s and o/s rear chassis legs corroded but not holed (advise waxoil)

Pass 28 May 2015 80,807 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under body corroded but not holed

Pass 10 Jul 2014 74,182 miles

o/s/f chassic corroded/centre exhaust becoming weak.

Fail 9 Jul 2014 74,182 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f chassic corroded/centre exhaust becoming weak.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 63,574 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 12 Jun 2013 63,573 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 18 Jun 2012 55,003 miles

o/s/f tyre close to limit// n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r outer brake pipes have surface rust// o/s/f chassis has surface corrosion

Fail 13 Jun 2012 55,003 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre close to limit// n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r outer brake pipes have surface rust// o/s/f chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2011 47,216 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 45,621 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 42,991 miles

rear brakepipes greased

Pass 28 May 2008 41,083 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

pads low

slight brake bind offside front

Pass 29 May 2007 37,991 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 37,954 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

All screen wiper blades are starting to deteriorate.

Pass 4 May 2006 35,071 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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R210 ESX is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 R210 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 R210 ESX registered?

R210 ESX is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 September 1997.

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