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R385 AAF

1997 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,184 mi
Last recorded110,184 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR385 AAF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2017 110,184 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s ends of sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 109,034 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 105,694 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 105,659 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 101,520 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 101,519 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 96,099 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 95,884 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 88,930 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 88,930 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 85,603 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 85,601 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 80,422 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 80,372 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 75,805 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 75,775 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 70,616 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 70,614 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 63,868 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 63,867 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 54,525 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 54,525 miles

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

o/s and n/s front tyres getting worn

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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R385 AAF is a 1997 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 R385 AAF, 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 R385 AAF registered?

R385 AAF is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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