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R564 VNO

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

46,496 mi
Last recorded46,496 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR564 VNO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 46,496 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 46,491 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 45,120 miles

corrosion and previous repairs to outer and under sills

metal brake pipe to nearside rear corroded

poor beam pattern from nearside headlamp

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2015 43,733 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both joints (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 43,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both front joints of exhaust have minor leaks (7.1.2)

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

both front outer c/v gaiters are deeply cracked.

Fail 17 Jul 2015 43,665 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 at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 42,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front wiper rubbers are split on the ends.

Pass 24 Jul 2013 40,369 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 40,358 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 at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 38,486 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 38,466 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 at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 36,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 34,827 miles

hand brake lever travel high advise adjustment

left hand rear tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

right hand rear tyre worn to 2mm on inner shoulder

Fail 22 Jul 2010 34,827 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

hand brake lever travel high advise adjustment

left hand rear tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

right hand rear tyre worn to 2mm on inner shoulder

Pass 17 Jul 2009 32,951 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 32,936 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 30,837 miles

all tyres starting to perish

both cv gaiters perishing

crack in n/s headlamp not affecting pattern

Fail 26 Jul 2008 30,837 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres starting to perish

both cv gaiters perishing

crack in n/s headlamp not affecting pattern

Pass 18 Jul 2007 28,512 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 26,189 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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R564 VNO is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R564 VNO, 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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R564 VNO is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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