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R374 PAU

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,043 mi
Last recorded106,043 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR374 PAU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2010 106,043 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 106,043 miles

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 81,428 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 81,428 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 76,526 miles

nsr brake pipe corroded to cylinder.

oilleak engine.

osf tyre wearing on inner edge.

tyre 1.6 on outer edge nsf.

Fail 21 Jul 2008 76,408 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

nsr brake pipe corroded to cylinder.

oilleak engine.

osf tyre wearing on inner edge.

tyre 1.6 on outer edge nsf.

tyre pressures low.

Pass 24 Jul 2007
Fail 24 Jul 2007 71,032 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak from engine,from above sump, at rear of engine.

Pass 31 Jul 2006 63,479 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 63,479 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

both front wipers split

drivers side door mirror cracked

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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R374 PAU is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R374 PAU, 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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R374 PAU is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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