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R237 KHP

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,437 mi
Last recorded120,437 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR237 KHP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 120,437 miles

Corrosion in OSR chassis leg but not in prescribed area

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

Rear number plate deteriorated

Speedometer and rev. counter not working

Fail 21 Jul 2010 120,437 miles

Corrosion in OSR chassis leg but not in prescribed area

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Rear number plate deteriorated

Speedometer and rev. counter not working

Fail 17 Jul 2010 120,385 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Corrosion in OSR chassis leg but not in prescribed area

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear number plate deteriorated

Speedometer and rev. counter not working

Pass 30 Jul 2009 99,438 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

corrosion exhaust system/brackets

corrosion nearside and offside rear arches

corrosion rear shock absorbers

corrosion to all front and rear suspension conponents

exstensive corrosion to front and rear inner arches/inner and outer sills/underside floor area

previous welding repairs to rear inner arches/rear chassis areas

slight bind both front wheels

Fail 28 Jul 2009 99,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

corrosion exhaust system/brackets

corrosion nearside and offside rear arches

corrosion rear shock absorbers

corrosion to all front and rear suspension conponents

exstensive corrosion to front and rear inner arches/inner and outer sills/underside floor area

previous welding repairs to rear inner arches/rear chassis areas

slight bind both front wheels

Pass 8 Jul 2008 92,203 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 92,203 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 84,136 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 75,719 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 75,660 miles

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

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

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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R237 KHP is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R237 KHP, 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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R237 KHP is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 August 1997.

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