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R248 CBW

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,506 mi
Last recorded115,506 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 CBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 115,506 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 115,475 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 112,084 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 112,084 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 107,732 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 107,732 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 102,766 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 102,738 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 97,753 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 97,753 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 89,343 miles

Brake pads low

Shocks weak

Pass 10 Dec 2007 87,090 miles

Damp arround pinion area

Near side and off side rear brake pipes corroded

Wear in steering rack

Fail 8 Dec 2007 87,090 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Damp arround pinion area

Near side and off side rear brake pipes corroded

Wear in steering rack

Pass 6 Nov 2006 81,399 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 72,665 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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R248 CBW is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R248 CBW, 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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R248 CBW is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 December 1997.

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