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R562 MJF

1997 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

108,445 mi
Last recorded108,445 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR562 MJF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 108,445 miles

antiroll bar link bushes deteriorated

bodywork damaged

exhaust system corroded

nearside front seatbelt twisted

oil on engine

rear shock absorbers weak

sills and floor pan corroded

various brake pipes corroded

various suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2013 108,440 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

antiroll bar link bushes deteriorated

bodywork damaged

exhaust system corroded

nearside front seatbelt twisted

oil on engine

rear shock absorbers weak

sills and floor pan corroded

various brake pipes corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2012 102,716 miles

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

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

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

corrossion on chassis and floor pan

exhaust system corroded and heatsheild is insecure

nearside front headlamp broken but is secure

nearside outer sill damaged

oil residue on engine and gearbox

surface corrossion on brake pipes

various bodywork damage

various steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2012 102,716 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

corrossion on chassis and floor pan

exhaust system corroded and heatsheild is insecure

nearside front headlamp broken but is secure

nearside outer sill damaged

oil residue on engine and gearbox

surface corrossion on brake pipes

various bodywork damage

various steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2011 96,878 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 96,878 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

brake pipes and hose ends corroded, brake pipes obscured and corroded

corrosion to exhaust system

damage to body

damage to underbody

engine oil leaks

n/s/r tyre has a cut in the tread

o/s/f wheel binding

rear coil springs corroded

wheel trims damaged, n/s/f missing

Pass 23 Nov 2010 90,736 miles

front suspension bushes cracking, number plates parting

various dents and scratches on vehicle, oil on engine, auxilery belt noisey, exhaust system corroded, rear tyres perishing, fro nt tyres wearing on edges, chassis corroded, rear shock absorbers corroding

Fail 23 Nov 2010 90,736 miles

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

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

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

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

front suspension bushes cracking, number plates parting

various dents and scratches on vehicle, oil on engine, auxilery belt noisey, exhaust system corroded, rear tyres perishing, fro nt tyres wearing on edges, chassis corroded, rear shock absorbers corroding

Pass 9 Nov 2009 86,161 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 86,161 miles

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

c/v boots starting to crack rear tyres cracking on sidewalls and wearing on edges exhaust corroding

damage on bumpers and wings kerb damage on wheel trims o/s/r trim missing cut in o/s/f tyre side wall noise on engine front brake discs lipped and worn pads wearing low

Fail 29 Oct 2008 82,896 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

battary clamp loose

Pass 29 Oct 2008 82,896 miles

battary clamp loose

Pass 2 Nov 2007 80,703 miles

front brake discs worn / front tyres wearing on edges and cut in n/s/f sidewall / rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 2 Nov 2007 80,703 miles

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

front brake discs worn / front tyres wearing on edges and cut in n/s/f sidewall / rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 30 Oct 2006 77,575 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 77,575 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 72,244 miles

n/s/f tyre cuts on side wall

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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R562 MJF is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R562 MJF, 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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R562 MJF is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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