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R648 RSW

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,968 mi
Last recorded139,968 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR648 RSW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2011 139,968 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 139,968 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Radius arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

corosion on chassis leag

corosion on crossmember

corosion on fuel and brake pipes

corosion on shocker area

corosion underneath floor front to rear

corrosion on sills

front centre exhaust bracker broken but secured

hole on boot not a structure

slight play on rack arms

Pass 10 Nov 2010 135,072 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 129,476 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 129,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 118,569 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 118,554 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 107,419 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 92,473 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 92,473 miles

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

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

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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R648 RSW is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R648 RSW, 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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R648 RSW is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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