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R61 XAN

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,284 mi
Last recorded137,284 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR61 XAN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 137,284 miles

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

Fail 14 Aug 2014 137,284 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 128,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 128,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 119,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 110,650 miles

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

offside driveshaft inner cv gaitor insecure

Pass 17 Aug 2010 96,881 miles

corrosion in o/s/f inner wing...

n/s & o/s outer c/v gaiters perishing...

o/s/r brake pipe corroding ...

welding repair to n/s & o/s/r noted...

Fail 21 Jul 2010 96,505 miles

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

cv boots perished

Pass 14 Jul 2009 93,462 miles

O/S/R brake pipe corroding

both front CV gaitors perishing

both rear outer sills corroding

stonechips on front windscreen

Pass 17 Jul 2008 89,725 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 84,880 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 80,593 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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R61 XAN is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R61 XAN, 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 R61 XAN registered?

R61 XAN is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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