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R246 NCY

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

31,704 mi
Last recorded31,704 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 NCY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 31,704 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front front crossmember heavy corrosion and holed half missing

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear axel heavy corrosion

corrosion floor

heavy underseal nuder car and on repairs and brake pipes

Fail 8 Dec 2015 31,697 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front front crossmember heavy corrosion and holed half missing

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear axel heavy corrosion

corrosion floor

Pass 26 Jul 2013 31,300 miles

175/65/14 X 4

EXTENSIVE S/CORR TO UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE

NSR & OSR INNER SILL AREAS S/CORR

OSR M/B/PIPE S/CORR

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/6/14

REAR W/BLADE TORN

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHILC RECORDS

X-MEMBER UNDER RAD CORRODED-MONITOR-PODOT

Pass 27 Jul 2012 30,976 miles

175/65/14 X 4

FRONT CROSS MEMBER UNDER RAD CORRODED-OS30CM

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/6/13

REAR W/BLADE TORN

SERVICE??=CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 28 Jul 2011 30,679 miles

175/65/14 X 4

CROSS MEMBER UNDER RAD CORRODED-OS 30CM

ROAD TAX EXPIRES-30/6/12

SERVICE??--CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 19 Jul 2010 30,367 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 30,367 miles

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

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

175/65/14 X4

FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODED-OS 30CM-PODOT

SERVICE-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 30 Jul 2009 30,107 miles

175/65/14 X4

FRONT CROSS MEMBER UNDER RADIATOR CORRODED=MONITOR

OSR OUTER SILL S/CORR

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

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 28 Jul 2008 29,509 miles

CROSS MEMBER UNDER RAD CORRODED OS30CM

NSR OUTER SILL S/CORR

Pass 27 Jul 2007 28,342 miles

175/65/14 X4

B/WARNING LIGHT FLASHING ON DASH

S/CORR FRONT CROSS MEMBER UNDER RAD

Pass 12 Jul 2006 26,948 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 26,948 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front cross member surface corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2005 25,814 miles

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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R246 NCY is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R246 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 R246 NCY registered?

R246 NCY is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R246 NCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R246 NCY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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