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R497 DVX

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

129,486 mi
Last recorded129,486 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR497 DVX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 129,486 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 129,458 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 129,245 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 123,785 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to split @ perish

offside rear tyre perished slightly

power steering pump has slight seepage from a component

slight corrosion to offside rear chassis

slight corrosion to offside rear metal brake pipe

slight crack front number plate

Pass 2 Dec 2014 116,751 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front no plate cracked (not likely to be misread)

n/s/f fog lamp not working

n/s/r brake slightly binding

n/s/r tyre has cracks in tread pattern and outer side wall

o/s/r tyre has cracks in tread pattern

Fail 26 Nov 2014 116,604 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front no plate cracked (not likely to be misread)

n/s/f fog lamp not working

n/s/r brake slightly binding

n/s/r tyre has cracks in tread pattern and outer side wall

o/s/r tyre has cracks in tread pattern

Fail 22 Nov 2013 101,329 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyrers (both),Side walls deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2013 101,329 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)

front tyrers (both),Side walls deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2012 95,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 95,693 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 86,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front disc's are a little pitted and corroded.

brake fluid level is mid way down.

Pass 2 Nov 2011 86,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front disc's are a little pitted and corroded.

brake fluid level is mid way down.

Pass 10 Nov 2010 76,954 miles

brake fluid level is 1/2 way between min and max.

n/s rear brake pipe is slightly corroded.

oil leak from oil pressuer switch.

Pass 18 Nov 2009 67,079 miles

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

Front wiper blades split

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 66,865 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Front wiper blades split

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 54,175 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 41,865 miles

engine oil level just above minimum

minor wall damage to n/s/f tyre and wearing low on inner edge

n/s/r bumper is damaged

o/s/f indicator lens cracked and taped to damaged wing

oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Dec 2006 33,398 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 33,397 miles

Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Dec 2005 29,830 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 29,830 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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R497 DVX is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 R497 DVX, 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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R497 DVX is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 December 1997.

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