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R230 XKX

1997 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,094 mi
Last recorded163,094 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR230 XKX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 163,094 miles

corrosion not through all skins o/s/r outer sill

n/s/r tyre perished and has nail in

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 8 Oct 2010 154,874 miles

surface corrosion to entire underside of vehicle: inner/outer sills, chassis rails, floor pans and inner wings

Fail 8 Oct 2010

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion to entire underside of vehicle: inner/outer sills, chassis rails, floor pans and inner wings

Pass 26 Oct 2009 147,664 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyre worn on inner edges (tracking)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 137,028 miles

o/s/f cv boot perished

Pass 4 Oct 2007 127,259 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 127,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 119,576 miles

early signs of corrosion to offside sill at rear.

early signs of leakage at offside front and nearside rear shock absorbers.

Fail 23 Oct 2006 119,552 miles

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

brake pipes to offside and nearside rear hoses corroding.

early signs of leakage at offside front and nearside rear shock absorbers.

signs of corrosion to offside outer sill at rear.

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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R230 XKX is a 1997 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R230 XKX, 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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R230 XKX is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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