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R568 NCW

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,057 mi
Last recorded91,057 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR568 NCW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2013 91,057 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 91,057 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 87,458 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 87,458 miles

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

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

oil leaking from oil pressure switch

Pass 12 Feb 2011 83,566 miles

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

front exhaust has broken mounting but is still well mounted.

signs of oil loss at engine/gearbox.

slight corrosion at front chassis legs, outer sills, inner sills, front crossmember(below coolant radiator.) and floors.

Fail 29 Jan 2011 83,415 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

front exhaust has broken mounting but is still well mounted.

signs of oil loss at engine/gearbox.

slight corrosion at front chassis legs, outer sills, inner sills, front crossmember(below coolant radiator.) and floors.

Pass 6 Feb 2010 79,063 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

signs of corrosion at rear floor box sections and around front subframe mountings.

signs of oil loss at engine.

slight signs of corrosion at front cross member under coolant radiator, which holds front engine mounting.

Pass 14 Feb 2009 74,500 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

signs of oil loss at lower engine.

signs of slight corrosion at rear inner sills and floors

Pass 16 Feb 2008 70,656 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil sump of engine corroded.

rear wiper blade deteriorated.

signs of corrosion at rear inner sills.

slight cracking of both front tyres.

Fail 9 Feb 2008 70,598 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres cracking.

engine oil sump is corroded.

rear wiper blade deteriorated.

signs of corrosion at rear inner sills.

Pass 10 Feb 2007 67,668 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 62,663 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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R568 NCW is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R568 NCW, 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 R568 NCW registered?

R568 NCW is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 September 1997.

Is R568 NCW safe to buy?

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