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R570 DFM

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,608 mi
Last recorded73,608 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR570 DFM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 73,608 miles

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Fail 9 Jan 2021 73,608 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

alternator drive belt poor,engine oil dirty-service overdue,oil leaks in places-engine-gearbox area,clutch poor-biting high,both reg plates poor,speedo rev counter faulty reading,front brake discs poor-rusty-lipped

underbody-sills-arches-chassis-suspension-springs-units-fuel tank-pipes-osf brake pipe rusting,nsr tyre tread poor-splitting-punctured,wipers noisy,rear brake efforts not great,body work poor

Pass 21 Jan 2020 72,013 miles

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Fail 18 Jan 2020 72,013 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill cap-inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil cap-inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill in places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills in places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

gearbox deteriorating-noisy,oil leaks,engine oil high,clutch deteriorating-weak,rev counter issue-fault,alternator drive belt deteriorating-splitting,underbody-chassis-sills-components-springs-suspension-crossmember rusting

passenger front tyre deteriorating-low tread,passenger rear shocker deteriorating-oily,rear brake efforts not great-investigate

Pass 21 Jan 2019 69,745 miles

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Fail 19 Jan 2019 69,744 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount out of place (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam and main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front reg plate,alternator belt splitting,gearbox-engine oil leak,sills-underbody-front crossmember-components-chassis-suspension-arches-brakes-fuel pipes-fuel tank rusting

passenger front tyre splitting,passenger washer jet deteriorating,rear brake efforts not great,clutch weak-biting high

Pass 23 Oct 2017 67,164 miles

sills-underbody-components rusting,oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2017 67,164 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

oil low, oil leak, sills under body rusty, suspension components rusty

Pass 28 Oct 2016 63,747 miles

battery weak,auxillery belt deteriorating,oil leak,sills-chassis-underbody corroding

fuel pipe rusting-suspension components rusting

Fail 27 Oct 2016 63,746 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper-light area (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

battery weak,auxillery belt deteriorating,oil leak,sills-chassis-underbody corroding

fuel pipe rusting-suspension components rusting

Pass 23 Oct 2015 61,495 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 58,960 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 58,957 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2013 57,706 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre tread is starting to deteriorate/crack on outer edge

offside wiper blade is deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2012 56,705 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 55,426 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 55,425 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 54,576 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 53,313 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 53,312 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 52,127 miles

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

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

offside wiperblade split

Pass 9 Jul 2007 50,896 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 49,655 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 45,345 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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R570 DFM is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R570 DFM, 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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R570 DFM is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 September 1997.

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