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R348 UCR

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,770 mi
Last recorded136,770 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR348 UCR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2013 136,770 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

n/s & o/s rear outer sills coroding

oil switch leaking oil

under side of vehicle coroded

Pass 4 Jul 2012 124,710 miles

Front crossmember corroded.

O/S/F chassis leg corroded.

Fail 27 Jun 2012 124,701 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Front crossmember corroded.

O/S/F chassis leg corroded.

Pass 28 Jun 2011 113,503 miles

ns/os front inner wings corroding

ns/os front to rear break pipes corroding

ns/os rear break pipes to hoses corroding

ns/os rear outer sills corroding

Pass 29 Jun 2010 101,999 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

ns rear light very slightly cracked not showing white light at time of test

ns/os rear break pipes very slightly corroding

os front break pipe very slightly corrodid

Pass 29 Jun 2009 89,403 miles

Front discs slight corrosion and wear

Metal brake pipes light corrosion

O/S/R tyre soon, O/S/F tyre slightly worn on inner edgs

Rear underside of vehicle light corrosion, N/S & O/S frotn inner wings slight corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2009 89,392 miles

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

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

Front discs slight corrosion and wear

Metal brake pipes light corrosion

O/S/R tyre soon, O/S/F tyre slightly worn on inner edgs

Rear underside of vehicle light corrosion, N/S & O/S frotn inner wings slight corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2008 78,363 miles

Front discs slight corrosion and wear

Metal brake pipes light corrosion

N/S & o/S rear outer sills corroding

Underside of vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2007 69,326 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 69,326 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Front discs light corrosion and wear

Metal brake pipes light corrosion

N/S/R tyre soon

O/S/F inner wing corroding

O/S/F wiper blade perishing

O/S/R metal brake pipe light corrosion

Power steering pipe from rack damp no leaks at time of test, O/S rack boot damp no leaks at time of test

Underside of vehicle light corrosion

Windscreen very slight chip n/s

Pass 28 Jun 2006 110,576 miles

Offside Front 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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R348 UCR is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R348 UCR, 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 R348 UCR registered?

R348 UCR is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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