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R469 YOR

1997 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,353 mi
Last recorded129,353 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR469 YOR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 129,353 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 128,941 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front slight service brake imbalance across an axle

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

bodywork dented and damaged in several areas

lower front bumper damaged not likely to cause injury

Fail 17 Sep 2019 128,928 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

bodywork dented and damaged in several areas

lower front bumper damaged not likely to cause injury

Pass 6 Sep 2018 126,387 miles

Nearside Rear quarter damaged

Nearside passenger door has damage

Offside Rear chassis to bumper mount holed by corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front wings corroded

both inner sills corroded

front bumper damaged

Fail 5 Sep 2018 126,380 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear quarter damaged

Nearside passenger door has damage

Offside Rear chassis to bumper mount holed by corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front wings corroded

both inner sills corroded

front bumper damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2017 124,158 miles

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

sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of outer sills

various corrosion to underbody

Fail 26 Sep 2017 124,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill incomplete welds (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of outer sills

various corrosion to underbody

Fail 13 Sep 2017 124,069 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner body sill area. (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 121,594 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 118,280 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 118,280 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 115,675 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER WALL IS SLIGHTLY PERISHED

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 113,315 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 110,534 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 107,506 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 104,360 miles

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

the front bumper is damaged

vehicle has plastic cover sills fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2009 99,848 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 95,763 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 92,993 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 88,365 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R469 YOR is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R469 YOR, 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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R469 YOR is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 October 1997.

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