MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,792 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner wings (5.2.6)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside front & nearside rear (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front cross member corroded
front pipe to cat flange corroded
fuel filler neck in very poor condition
offside and nearside rear chassis ,front floors offside rear floor and rear quarter panel bottom sections corroded
slight scratching to screen caused by a defective wiper blade
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front chassis cross member rusty, rear inner wings at rear corroded
nearside headlight slightly condensated
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front chassis cross member rusty, rear inner wings at rear corroded
nearside headlight slightly condensated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front chassis cross member rusty
nearside and offside rear inner wings corroded at rear
rear fuel filler pipes rusty
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing near suspension top turret (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill backing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end capping (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill backing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front chassis cross member rusty
nearside and offside rear inner wings corroded at rear
rear fuel filler pipes rusty
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front chassis crossmember rusty/ slightly corroded
fuel filler pipes poor
nearside front inner wing (in engine bay) rusty
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front chassis crossmember rusty/ slightly corroded
fuel filler pipes poor
nearside front inner wing (in engine bay) rusty
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rbt front brake imbalance 22%
wiper blades becoming poor
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
wiper blades becoming poor
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R285 APW is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R285 APW, 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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R285 APW is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 November 1997.
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