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R473 EAA

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

146,865 mi
Last recorded146,865 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR473 EAA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 146,865 miles

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

revv counter inopertive

Fail 9 Aug 2011 146,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front brake discs scored

revv counter inopertive

Pass 10 Aug 2010 133,856 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid level low.

offside c.v.gaiter perished.

offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

parking brake lever travel needs attention.

Fail 7 Aug 2010 133,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid level low.

nearside front tyre tread low on inner edge.

offside c.v.gaiter perished.

parking brake lever travel needs attention.

Pass 13 Aug 2009 111,672 miles

recommend attention to parking brake lever travel.

Fail 13 Aug 2009 111,672 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

recommend attention to parking brake lever travel.

Pass 1 Aug 2008 98,889 miles

parking brake lever travel needs attention.

Fail 30 Jul 2008 98,889 miles

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

front disc pads appear very low:- recommend further inspection.

parking brake lever travel needs attention.

Pass 2 Aug 2007 85,349 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 1 Aug 2007 85,349 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 75,600 miles

Same advises as test number 423686306242.

Fail 25 Jul 2006 75,600 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Both front wishbones have surface rust.

Both outer constant velocity joint boots slightly cracking.

Both outer sill ends rusty.

Rear brake pipes have surface rust.

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Various chips in windscreen.

Pass 14 Jul 2005 66,188 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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R473 EAA is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R473 EAA, 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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R473 EAA is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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