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R223 SLT

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

33,621 mi
Last recorded33,621 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR223 SLT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 33,621 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 31,295 miles

Offside Front Body not fully secure bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 31,286 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Body not fully secure bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tyre wearing close to limit on inner & outer shoulders, nearside front

Pass 22 Dec 2017 28,841 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 26,431 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 26,427 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 23,736 miles

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2015 23,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2014 21,218 miles

both rear tyres starting crack on tread (inner and outer edges)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 18,455 miles

offside front bumper slight damaged.

offside under front plastic stone sheild insecure.

Pass 1 Aug 2012 18,416 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside chassis leg damaged.

Offside front,rear tyres cracked.

Fail 31 Jul 2012 18,416 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside chassis leg damaged.

Offside front,rear tyres cracked.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 18,246 miles

Front bumper damaged.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre wall cracked.

Fail 20 Jul 2010 18,062 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 18,062 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 17,493 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 16,931 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 16,262 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 15,448 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 15,440 miles

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

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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R223 SLT is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R223 SLT, 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 R223 SLT registered?

R223 SLT is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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