MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,978 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR LOWER PANELS CORRODED TO EXCESS BUT OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA
OFFSIDE REAR UPPER CHASSIS SECTION CORRODED BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST
PREVIOUS WELDING REPAIRS NOTED TO PRECRIBED AREAS
REAR EXHUST MOUNTING INSECURE BUT EXHAUST SYSTEM SECURED BY OTHER MOUNTINGS
SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL
SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERBODY/COMPONENTS/PRESCRIBED AREAS
SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST
Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR LOWER PANELS CORRODED TO EXCESS BUT OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA
OFFSIDE REAR UPPER CHASSIS SECTION CORRODED BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST
PREVIOUS WELDING REPAIRS NOTED TO PRECRIBED AREAS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
REAR EXHUST MOUNTING INSECURE BUT EXHAUST SYSTEM SECURED BY OTHER MOUNTINGS
SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL
SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERBODY/COMPONENTS/PRESCRIBED AREAS
SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing
front no plate in poor condition
nearside & offside sill repairs covered in thick underseal, making a full inspection difficult
underside of vehicle & components have been covered in waxoil
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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)
both rear wheel arches are badly corroded
front no plate in poor condition
front wipers are smeary
rear brakes apply slightly unevenly
underside of vehicle & components have been covered in waxoil
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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)
FRONT TYRES WORN
How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?
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R213 UCS is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 R213 UCS, 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 R213 UCS registered?
R213 UCS is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 August 1997.
Is R213 UCS safe to buy?
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