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R247 HTN

1997 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,806 mi
Last recorded125,806 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR247 HTN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 125,806 miles

exhaust blow at front section

general heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Mar 2015 123,627 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 123,612 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 122,188 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 120,392 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 117,167 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 115,308 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 111,614 miles

battery insecure

general corrosion around vehicle

n/s/f cv boot deteriating

Fail 19 Oct 2009 111,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

battery insecure

general corrosion around vehicle

n/s/f cv boot deteriating

Pass 13 Oct 2008 102,465 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 102,465 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 96,501 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 96,316 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 89,808 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 89,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R247 HTN is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R247 HTN, 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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R247 HTN is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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