MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
291,890 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both registration plate lamps deteoriated
Gearbox very noisy
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Numerous welded patches around the floors and sills
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Oil leak ()
Smell of fuel near tank but no discernible leaks
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (2.4.A.3)
Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Underside of vehicle very corroded
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Both registration plate lamps deteoriated
Gearbox very noisy
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Numerous welded patches around the floors and sills
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Oil leak ()
Smell of fuel near tank but no discernible leaks
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (2.4.A.3)
Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Underside of vehicle very corroded
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Both front tyres bald on inner edges
Extensive welding already carried out, numerous patches and extensive corrosion evident
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Oil leak
Smell of fuel near tank but no visible leaks
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn Both (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Both front tyres bald on inner edges
Extensive welding already carried out, numerous patches and extensive corrosion evident
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Oil leak
Smell of fuel near tank but no visible leaks
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Extensive welded repairs and heavy undersealing present
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Vehicle exhibiting extensive corrosion
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sills have extensive welded repairs at rear ends
Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sills have extensive welded repairs at rear ends
Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?
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R455 VDV is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
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 R455 VDV, 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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R455 VDV is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 August 1997.
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