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R533 MSR

1997 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,926 mi
Last recorded105,926 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR533 MSR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2008 105,926 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 105,926 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 97,689 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 97,689 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 91,101 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 91,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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R533 MSR is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R533 MSR, 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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What year was R533 MSR registered?

R533 MSR is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R533 MSR safe to buy?

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