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R244 NCY

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

75,919 mi
Last recorded75,919 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR244 NCY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 75,919 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

corrosion to offside rear door

Fail 1 Aug 2016 75,919 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

corrosion to offside rear door

Pass 29 Jul 2015 74,276 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 74,276 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 73,073 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 73,073 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 71,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2013 71,858 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2012 69,946 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2012 69,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2011 67,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2011 67,205 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2010 64,353 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 64,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 61,486 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 61,361 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

damage to body panels

n/s/f anti roll bar droplinks bushes perishing

oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2008 57,807 miles

advise front susp corroded

advise oil leak to engine

Pass 27 Jun 2007 54,321 miles

damage on nearside

oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2006 50,745 miles

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

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

both rear shock aborber rubber shrouds ripped

nearside front tyre wear on outer edge

oil leak

rear exhaust joint corroded & slight blow

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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R244 NCY is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R244 NCY, 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 R244 NCY registered?

R244 NCY is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R244 NCY safe to buy?

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