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R366 TLH

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

89,277 mi
Last recorded89,277 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR366 TLH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 89,277 miles

FRONT CROSSMEMBER CORRODING

N/S REAR BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE

O/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS BROKEN

O/S FRONT TYRE EDGES VERY LOW ,,,EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

Fail 30 Nov 2011 89,277 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 CROSSMEMBER CORRODING

N/S REAR BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE

O/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS BROKEN

O/S FRONT TYRE EDGES VERY LOW ,,,EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

Pass 13 Nov 2010 85,749 miles

FRONT CROSSMEMBER BADLY CORRODED

N/S REAR LIGHT UNIT HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODING

Fail 13 Nov 2010 85,749 miles

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

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

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

FRONT CROSSMEMBER BADLY CORRODED

N/S REAR LIGHT UNIT HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODING

Pass 3 Dec 2009 83,102 miles

BOTH FRONT OUTER C/V GAITERS STARTING TO PERISH

FRONT CROSSMEMBER BADLY CORRODED

REAR OF BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODING

SUMP PAN CORRODING

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE GENERALLY CORRODING

Pass 6 Nov 2008 77,785 miles

BOTH FRONT OUTER C/V GAITERS PERISHING

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE GENERALLY CORRODING

Fail 6 Nov 2008 77,785 miles

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

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

BOTH FRONT OUTER C/V GAITERS PERISHING

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE GENERALLY CORRODING

Pass 6 Dec 2007 71,235 miles

FRONT AND REAR TYRES DIFFER IN SIZE

FRONT CROSSMEMBER AND UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODING

N/S REAR TYRE VERY LOW

Fail 6 Dec 2007 71,235 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

FRONT AND REAR TYRES DIFFER IN SIZE

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEARING

FRONT CROSSMEMBER AND UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODING

INNER FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

N/S REAR TYRE VERY LOW

Pass 6 Dec 2006 66,933 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2006 66,860 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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R366 TLH is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R366 TLH, 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 R366 TLH registered?

R366 TLH is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R366 TLH safe to buy?

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