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R399 AAF

1997 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

182,941 mi
Last recorded182,941 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR399 AAF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 182,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

car in poor condition

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s o/s front door very rusty

suspension rusty all over

underneath all rusty

Fail 12 Aug 2015 182,941 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

car in poor condition

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s o/s front door very rusty

suspension rusty all over

underneath all rusty

Pass 5 Aug 2014 179,882 miles

both front and rear number plates delaminating and starting to smear.

corrosion located on all metal brake pipes.

corrosion located on o/s/f drivers door next to mirror mount.

corrosion located on vehicle exhaust,rear exhaust silencer internals loose,worn and noisey.

corrosion located under vehicle body,suspension components,chassis and both inner and outter lower sills.

luggage compartment full.

o/s/r light cluster lens damaged and repaired with lens repair tape.

o/s/r tyre tread unevenly worn and structure starting to break down.

oil leaks locarted from vehicle engine and gearbox.

vehicle handbrake travel high.

Fail 31 Jul 2014 179,880 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside 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)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front and rear number plates delaminating and starting to smear.

corrosion located on all metal brake pipes.

corrosion located on o/s/f drivers door next to mirror mount.

corrosion located on vehicle exhaust,rear exhaust silencer internals loose,worn and noisey.

corrosion located under vehicle body,suspension components,chassis and both inner and outter lower sills.

luggage compartment full.

o/s/r light cluster lens damaged and repaired with lens repair tape.

o/s/r tyre tread unevenly worn and structure starting to break down.

oil leaks locarted from vehicle engine and gearbox.

vehicle handbrake travel high.

Pass 31 Jul 2013 176,752 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 176,752 miles

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2012 173,899 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2011 169,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wipers deterateing

Fail 19 Jul 2011 169,212 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wipers deterateing

Pass 21 Jul 2010 162,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion n/s/f inner arch

corrosion n/s/f outer sill

Fail 20 Jul 2010 162,201 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion n/s/f inner arch

corrosion n/s/f outer sill

Fail 27 May 2010 160,984 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 146,167 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 146,141 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 134,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 128,082 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 119,898 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 119,898 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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R399 AAF is a 1997 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R399 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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R399 AAF is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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