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R62 COO

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

111,636 mi
Last recorded111,636 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR62 COO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 111,636 miles

Body has slight corrosion Rear wheel arch areas getting rusty (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2015 109,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Body has slight corrosion rear arches getting rusty (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit damage to outer side wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 100,989 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 100,969 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 90,992 miles

Both rear shock absorbers are weak

Fail 15 Oct 2013 90,919 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Both rear shock absorbers are weak

Pass 4 Oct 2012 79,594 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 79,594 miles

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

Exhaust system getting abit corroded in places

Front and rear suspension and brake components starting to get abit corroded slightly

Front exhaust mount corroded and broken off (Pipe NOT insecure at time of test)

Front to rear metal b/pipes at rear end areas, getting abit corroded

Rear end exhaust heat shield above silencer abit loose

Rear end metal b/pipes getting abit corroded slightly

Rear inner sill/chassis areas getting abit corroded slightly

Pass 14 Oct 2011 71,707 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 71,703 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust system is generally corroded.

Front brake pads appear quite low.

Front inner wings becoming corroded.

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

Underside is generally corroded.

Fail 3 May 2011 70,253 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

FRont and rear steel brake pipes are rusty.

FRont brake discs are worn at faces.

Front brake pads appear low.

Front inner wings are rusty.

Front of exhaust is corroded,

Rear suspension arms are rubbing

Reduced damping effect at rear shock absorbes.

Sills and arches are rusty.

This vehicle shows areas of general rust

Pass 7 May 2010 64,585 miles

ancillary drivebelt worn

engine oil stained

exhaust system heavily corroded(strong advise)

front tyres worn on inner edge

front wipers smear slightly

outer sills corroded

rear wiper blade split

slight oil stains on power steering pipes

slight play in steering rack

sump corroded

underside corrosion evident

Pass 6 May 2009 62,687 miles

ancillary belts cracked

front brakes worn slightly

front tyres worn to 3mm tread

outer cv gaiters slightly perished

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight corrosion on outer sills

slight corrosion on sump

slight oil stains on engine

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Apr 2008 60,073 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 60,073 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2007 58,053 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 58,053 miles

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

exhaust centre and rear sections heavily corroded and baffles starting to break up in boxes(strong advise)

multi v belts just starting to crack

slight oil stains on engine

slight oil stains on power steering pipes

very slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 May 2006 55,515 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 55,515 miles

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

engine oil stained.

power steering pipes oil stained.

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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R62 COO is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 R62 COO, 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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R62 COO is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 November 1997.

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