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R248 THL

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,808 mi
Last recorded98,808 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 98,808 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight imbalance on front brake in favour of near/side

Fail 25 Aug 2020 98,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight imbalance on front brake in favour of near/side

Pass 21 Aug 2019 97,172 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 97,171 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 95,145 miles

Nearside headlight immage just visable on dipped beam

Fail 23 Aug 2018 95,145 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside headlight immage just visable on dipped beam

Pass 21 Aug 2017 93,693 miles

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

under side of vehicle very dry and staring to show signs of corrosion at front floor pans

Fail 21 Aug 2017 93,693 miles

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

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

under side of vehicle very dry and staring to show signs of corrosion at front floor pans

Pass 13 Sep 2016 89,287 miles

Nearside Rear cracking in tread

Offside Front cracking in tread

Pass 17 Sep 2015 84,842 miles

All 4 tyres starting to crack but no cords showing

Front Cross Member Corroded but not near components

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 84,841 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

All 4 tyres starting to crack but no cords showing

Front Cross Member Corroded but not near components

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 79,301 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 79,301 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 77,441 miles

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

both front discs corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2013 77,441 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

both front discs corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2010 77,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 77,429 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 65,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front n/o plate cracked

Pass 7 Jan 2008 47,300 miles

o/s and n/s sills corroding [rear]

Fail 18 Aug 2006 42,452 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 42,452 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 THL is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 THL, 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 R248 THL registered?

R248 THL is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 September 1997.

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