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R436 CVW

1997 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,237 mi
Last recorded137,237 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR436 CVW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 137,237 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 137,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 127,499 miles

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

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

n/s head lamp glass slightly damaged.

n/s wiper blade poor.

n/s/r tyre tread uneven on inner side.

rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Fail 8 Mar 2010 127,499 miles

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

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

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

n/s head lamp glass slightly damaged.

n/s wiper blade poor.

n/s/r tyre tread uneven on inner side.

rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 4 Mar 2009 120,451 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

near side rear tyre tread slightly bulging

slight damage both headlamp lenses

Fail 28 Feb 2009 120,400 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

near side rear tyre tread slightly bulging

slight damage both headlamp lenses

Pass 18 Mar 2008 115,512 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

considerable travle on hand brake lever.

o/s wiper blade poor.

Pass 22 May 2007 109,885 miles

same as advise notice 780719537131

Fail 19 May 2007 109,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

considerable damage to both head lamp glasses.

Pass 22 May 2006 103,707 miles

considable corrosion in both rear outer sills

considable damage to both head lamp glasses

flat spot on o/s/r tyre tread.

metal brake pipe to n/s/r brake hose considabley corroded.

n/s door mirror glass considabley damaged.

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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R436 CVW is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R436 CVW, 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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R436 CVW is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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