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R253 KPR

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,569 mi
Last recorded123,569 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 KPR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 123,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 118,414 miles

small blow on rear exhaust join

Nail in rear tyre

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

Oil leak

both sides rear chassis rails slight corroded

front to rear floors slight corroded

small crack in window at bottom not in drivers view

Fail 23 Aug 2014 118,257 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in rear tyre

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

Oil leak

both sides rear chassis rails slight coorded

front to rear floors slight corroded

small blow on rear exhaust join

small crack in window at bottom not in drivers view

Pass 10 Sep 2013 110,934 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 110,881 miles

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 105,458 miles

exhaust rusted

n/s/f lower suspension ball joint gaitor deteriated

rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 31 Aug 2011 100,517 miles

corrosion forming n/s/r metal brake pipe

front number plate poor condition

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres sidewalls cracking/perishing

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 26 Aug 2011 100,479 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion forming n/s/r metal brake pipe

front number plate poor condition

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres sidewalls cracking/perishing

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 20 Aug 2010 95,473 miles

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

Oil leak

front number plate poor condition

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 18 Aug 2010 95,452 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate poor condition

Fail 25 Aug 2009 90,463 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

centre seat belt twisted

corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

cracking+perishing to both rear tyres on inner walls

rear number plate poor

Pass 25 Aug 2009 90,463 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

centre seat belt twisted

corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

cracking+perishing to both rear tyres on inner walls

rear number plate poor

Pass 22 Aug 2008 84,883 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 80,358 miles

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

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

slight front brake judder

Pass 14 Aug 2006 73,098 miles

o/s rack boot oil contaminated

Pass 29 Jun 2005 66,196 miles

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

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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R253 KPR is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R253 KPR, 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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R253 KPR is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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