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R310 WHK

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,880 mi
Last recorded87,880 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR310 WHK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 87,880 miles

Both rear shocker cowlings perrished.

Hole in N/S/F indicator lens & top fixing broken but unit secure.

N/S/F tyre worn very close to ware bands (175/65x14).

O/S body-sill damaged & both sills welded at rear.

O/S/F electric window switch worn.

O/S/F indicator lens broken but tempory repair already made.

O/S/R tyre bald on inner edge & very close to legal limit.

Oil weeps from engine.

Rev counter u/s.

Various damage all around vehicle.

Fail 24 Apr 2014 87,880 miles

Both rear shocker cowlings perrished.

Hole in N/S/F indicator lens & top fixing broken but unit secure.

N/S/F tyre worn very close to ware bands (175/65x14).

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

O/S body-sill damaged & both sills welded at rear.

O/S/F electric window switch worn.

O/S/F indicator lens broken but tempory repair already made.

O/S/R tyre bald on inner edge & very close to legal limit.

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Oil weeps from engine.

Rev counter u/s.

Various damage all around vehicle.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 86,904 miles

All vehicle hub-caps damaged.

Bonnet catch worn/faulty.

Both rear shock absorber cowlings perrished.

Damage to N/S/R of vehicle.

Damage to O/S/F of vehicle.

O/S/R tyre low on inner edge & cracking in tread (175/65x14).

Oil around engine sump.

Repaires made to both body sills.

Rev. counter u/s.

Steering wheel surround/cover slightly insicure/worn.

Suspect front brake pads approx. 60% worn.

Tempory repair made to both front indicator lens's for M.O.T. - recommend replaced.

Windscreen surround rubber adrift.

Fail 28 Sep 2011 86,904 miles

All vehicle hub-caps damaged.

Bonnet catch worn/faulty.

Both rear shock absorber cowlings perrished.

Damage to N/S/R of vehicle.

Damage to O/S/F of vehicle.

O/S/R tyre low on inner edge & cracking in tread (175/65x14).

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Oil around engine sump.

Repaires made to both body sills.

Rev. counter u/s.

Steering wheel surround/cover slightly insicure/worn.

Suspect front brake pads approx. 60% worn.

Tempory repair made to both front indicator lens's for M.O.T. - recommend replaced.

Windscreen surround rubber adrift.

Pass 23 Aug 2010 80,254 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 80,209 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 73,503 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 68,148 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 62,982 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 57,194 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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R310 WHK is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R310 WHK, 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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R310 WHK is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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