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R343 ULR

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,825 mi
Last recorded116,825 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR343 ULR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 116,825 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 105,527 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

corrosion on both rear chassis rails

corrosion on both rear inner sills

nearside rear tyre worn on inside

Fail 14 Apr 2016 105,487 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

corrosion on both rear chassis rails

corrosion on both rear inner sills

corrosion on offside rear inner wheelarch

offside front tyre worn on inside

Pass 21 Apr 2015 100,176 miles

corrosion to all brake pipes

corrosion to o/s/r outer sill & inner arch

o/s/f coil spring corroded

rear number plate faded

Fail 21 Apr 2015 100,176 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to o/s/r outer sill & inner arch

o/s/f coil spring corroded

rear number plate faded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 92,607 miles

outer sills corroding

Fail 22 Apr 2014 92,607 miles

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

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

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

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

outer sills corroding

Pass 10 Apr 2013 82,807 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both side rear inner and outer sills corroded

exhaust corroding

front chassis corroding

front radiator crossmember corroding

inner front wings corroding

inner lower rear qauterpannels corroding

nearside front brake has a slight bind

offside front indicator loose

rear chassis corroding

rear chassis corroding

rear numberplate deteriated

wheeltrims fitted hub components not checked

Pass 4 Apr 2012 75,048 miles

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

corrosion on offside rear inner sill

Fail 4 Apr 2012 75,046 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both front wiper blades in poor condition

both rear tyres perishing

corrosion on offside rear inner sill

nearside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 31 Mar 2011 71,199 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion on both rear chassis rails

corrosion on both rear inner sills

rear no plate deteriorating

Fail 31 Mar 2011 71,199 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion on both rear chassis rails

corrosion on both rear inner sills

rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 18 Mar 2010 65,423 miles

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

near side rear showing signs of ageing

Pass 16 Apr 2009 56,851 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 53,542 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 46,437 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 46,437 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 45,309 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s windscreen wiper starting to split

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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R343 ULR 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 R343 ULR, 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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R343 ULR is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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