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R464 ABM

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,086 mi
Last recorded98,086 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR464 ABM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 98,086 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 96,901 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 90,905 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

oil level low

Fail 21 Nov 2012 90,894 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

oil level low

Pass 12 Nov 2011 87,456 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2011 87,456 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2010 83,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on rear chassis

rear brakle pipes corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2009 81,987 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 81,987 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 80,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 80,873 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 69,875 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 69,791 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 62,045 miles

advise o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Fail 11 Oct 2006 62,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise o/s front tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 13 Oct 2005 55,455 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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R464 ABM is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R464 ABM, 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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R464 ABM is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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