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R247 NRA

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Lpg 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,768 mi
Last recorded100,768 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR247 NRA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2012 100,768 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2012 100,768 miles

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2011 95,404 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2011 95,397 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2011 89,666 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

allbrake pipescorroded

o/s n/s inner and outer sills corroded

rear shockerdustcoverssplit

rearchassis rails corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2010 86,209 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 86,206 miles

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

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE FADED, EXHAUST BLOWING AT REAR, REAR SHOCKERS, REAR CHASSI RAILS, OIL LEAK.

Pass 21 Jan 2009 83,295 miles

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

Engine oil sump corroded

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Inner sills at rear rusted

Nearside outer sill corroded

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2008 79,957 miles

O/SN/SREAR CHASSIS RAILS CORRODED O/S N/S OUTERSILLS CORRODED ALL BRAKEPIPES CORRODED

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2007 76,536 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres outer walls excessively perished

Fail 15 Jan 2007 76,536 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

both rear tyres outer walls excessively perished

Pass 27 Jan 2006 73,346 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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R247 NRA is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NRA, 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 NRA is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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