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R64 DRF

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,225 mi
Last recorded66,225 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR64 DRF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2013 66,225 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 65,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front flasher lens damaged

wheel arches rusty

Fail 23 Jul 2012 65,747 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front flasher lens damaged

wheel arches rusty

Pass 29 Jul 2011 64,249 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s front lens damaged

o/s front tyre 2-3mm

Fail 27 Jul 2011 64,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

o/s front tyre 2-3mm

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s front lens damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2010 62,650 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 62,639 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside front indicator lense slightly damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2008 56,843 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 50,441 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 50,441 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 44,127 miles

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

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 28 Jul 2005 38,122 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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R64 DRF 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 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 R64 DRF, 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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R64 DRF is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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