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R314 SNB

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,308 mi
Last recorded76,308 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR314 SNB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2011 76,308 miles

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

both front wheels are stiff when rotated by hand

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2011 76,308 miles

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

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

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

both front wheels are stiff when rotated by hand

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2010 73,126 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

oil sump is corroded

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Fail 9 Jul 2010 73,126 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

oil sump is corroded

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Pass 22 Jul 2009 68,215 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

oil sump is corroded and leaking

Fail 22 Jul 2009 68,214 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

oil sump is corroded and leaking

Pass 11 Jul 2008 66,545 miles

corrosion to sump

surface corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 17 Jul 2007 62,819 miles

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

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

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

front cross member corroded

n/s and o/s rear chassis corroded

n/s/f chassis under bonnet corroded

o/s inner sill corroded

rear flexi hose end ferrules corroded

slight free play in wiper rack

sump corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2006 57,422 miles

Nearside Rear 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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R314 SNB is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R314 SNB, 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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What year was R314 SNB registered?

R314 SNB is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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