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R274 GUB

1997 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

48,893 mi
Last recorded48,893 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR274 GUB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 48,893 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

oil sump corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2017 45,236 miles

Both sides inner and outer body sills have slight corrosion

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 45,236 miles

Both sides inner and outer body sills have slight corrosion

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 39,477 miles

all tyres cracked and perished

body corroded

oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2016 39,477 miles

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

all tyres cracked and perished

body corroded

oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2015 32,673 miles

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 17 Jul 2014 28,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear shockabsorber dust covers split

Fail 16 Jul 2014 28,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear shockabsorber dust covers split

Pass 19 Jul 2013 25,336 miles

offside sill has corrosion within 30 cm of aseat belt mounting point

underside of vehicle showing signs of advanced corrosion(has been under sealed)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 23,961 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 22,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 22,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 22,027 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 22,027 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 21,082 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 20,418 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 19,936 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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R274 GUB is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R274 GUB, 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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R274 GUB is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 October 1997.

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