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R330 WRJ

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,335 mi
Last recorded134,335 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR330 WRJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 134,335 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all rear chassis is corroded (6.1.B.2)

radiator coolant bottle is insecure under bonnet

Fail 30 Mar 2017 134,318 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (rerar of strut turret) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer wheelarch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch(rear of strut turret) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded middle inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all rear chassis is corroded (6.1.B.2)

radiator coolant bottle is insecure under bonnet

Pass 17 Mar 2016 133,027 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all rear chassis is corroded but structually sound (6.1.B.2)

fuelpipes are corroded

oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2016 132,997 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all rear chassis is corroded but structually sound (6.1.B.2)

fuelpipes are corroded

oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2015 130,924 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

both side inner sills to floor are corroded but remain structually sound

the front windscreen is scuffed but not seriuosly affecting drivers view

the nearside front brake is grabbing slightly

Fail 16 Mar 2015 130,922 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

both side inner sills to floor are corroded but remain structually sound

the front windscreen is scuffed but not seriuosly affecting drivers view

the nearside front brake is grabbing slightly

Pass 18 Mar 2014 127,389 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both side front brakes are grabbing on slightly

Fail 17 Mar 2014 127,389 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both side front brakes are grabbing on slightly

Pass 8 Apr 2013 124,125 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 124,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 115,438 miles

light scratch on windscreen

Fail 20 Mar 2012 111,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

light scratch on windscreen

Pass 5 Mar 2011 92,966 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 76,680 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 71,731 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 66,738 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 62,026 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 57,972 miles

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

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

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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R330 WRJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R330 WRJ, 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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R330 WRJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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