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R315 ARD

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,821 mi
Last recorded124,821 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR315 ARD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 124,821 miles

slight corrosion to both sides rear floor pans

Pass 14 Aug 2015 120,970 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 120,970 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 115,608 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 115,600 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 110,044 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 104,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

both rear chassis legs have slight corrosion

nearside inner sill slight corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2011 97,244 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 97,244 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 91,093 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 91,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 84,664 miles

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 7 Aug 2008 77,464 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 69,989 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 63,408 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R315 ARD is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc 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 R315 ARD, 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 R315 ARD registered?

R315 ARD is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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