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R287 ONP

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,765 mi
Last recorded130,765 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR287 ONP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 130,765 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSIONS SYSTEM CORRODED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded AND REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion SILLE (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion SILLE (6.1.B.2)

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 130,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER&OUTER SILLS &CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Crossmember corroded

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 127,053 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 127,053 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 123,175 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 119,552 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 114,489 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES OUTER WALLS STARTING TO CRACK

OFF SIDE FRONT DOOR TOP HINGE HAS SLIGHT CRACK

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 114,198 miles

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

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

BOTH REAR TYRES OUTER WALLS STARTING TO CRACK

Nail in offside front tyre

OFF SIDE FRONT DOOR TOP HINGE HAS SLIGHT CRACK

OFF SIDE TYRE HAS A SLIGHT LUMP OUTER WALL

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 109,350 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 104,261 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 100,040 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 91,944 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2008 91,940 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 85,105 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 134,054 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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R287 ONP is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R287 ONP, 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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R287 ONP is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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