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R439 UFC

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,026 mi
Last recorded121,026 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR439 UFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 121,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear outer sills corroded but not holed

Rear outer sills corroded but not holed

Pass 15 Nov 2023 115,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 110,665 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 104,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 90,146 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 90,146 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 79,906 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 65,272 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 65,272 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 52,619 miles

Front both front shocks worn slightly on pistons [knocking]

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened weak dampening (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wiper poor condition

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened weak dampening (2.4.G.1)

all tyres cracked/ perished slightly

under side has heavy surface corrosion length of vechicle

Fail 6 Oct 2017 52,619 miles

Front both front shocks worn slightly on pistons [knocking]

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened weak dampening (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wiper poor condition

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened weak dampening (2.4.G.1)

all tyres cracked/ perished slightly

under side has heavy surface corrosion length of vechicle

Pass 11 Oct 2016 51,725 miles

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)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 51,285 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 49,811 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 49,811 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 47,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 45,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 43,615 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 43,614 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 41,857 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 40,116 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 40,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 38,163 miles

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

both rear tyres preished on side walls

Pass 4 Sep 2007 36,073 miles

cv boots perished

Pass 31 Aug 2006 34,212 miles

front wipers becoming poor

slight corrosion to rear of vehicle

Pass 7 Sep 2005 31,296 miles

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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R439 UFC is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R439 UFC, 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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R439 UFC is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 September 1997.

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