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R630 YOO

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

213,743 mi
Last recorded213,743 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR630 YOO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2020 213,743 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Passenger door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front side repeater lens damaged

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 204,626 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 204,623 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 198,420 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Apr 2018 198,340 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 192,517 miles

All tyres worn on edges

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint after catalyst (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 184,422 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

Nearside Rear WHEEL ARCH - BADLY CORRODED

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion above rear axle (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear DOOR HAS COLLISION DAMAGE

Offside Rear WHEEL ARCH BADLY CORRODED

POWER STEERING TANK OILY

Fail 14 Apr 2016 184,422 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FLEXXY HOSE TO FRONT RELAY (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM W/CYL TO FLEXXY HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view DOOR MIRROR (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FLEXXY HOSE TO FRONT RELAY (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM W/CYL TO FLEXXY HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking FROM FLEXXY HOSE TO FRONT RELAY (3.6.A.1)

ADDED 2 LTS OF OIL

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

Nearside Rear NOISE COMING FROM WHEEL - WHEN BRAKE APPLIED

Nearside Rear WHEEL ARCH - BADLY CORRODED

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion above rear axle (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear DOOR HAS COLLISION DAMAGE

Offside Rear WHEEL ARCH BADLY CORRODED

POWER STEERING TANK OILY

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 175,542 miles

both front tyres very worn on edges

Fail 1 Apr 2015 175,542 miles

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

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

both front tyres very worn on edges

Pass 23 Apr 2014 167,848 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 167,848 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 159,117 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre very worn on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 18 Apr 2013 158,943 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre very worn on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2012 150,354 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 150,314 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2011 140,583 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 129,812 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 116,633 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 116,541 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 101,373 miles

three wheel covers missing at time of test

Pass 17 Apr 2007 84,676 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 64,883 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

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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R630 YOO is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 R630 YOO, 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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R630 YOO is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 September 1997.

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