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R671 EKN

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,569 mi
Last recorded56,569 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR671 EKN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 56,569 miles

Corrosion to nearside and offside body sills

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2013 50,851 miles

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

offside rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 21 Oct 2013 50,851 miles

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

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

offside rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 23 Oct 2012

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012

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

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

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

O/S/F wheel nut incorrectly fitted.

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 40,079 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

shock absorbers plastic dust cover bellows split on all 4 shock absorbers

slight surface corrosion to inner sills

Pass 18 Oct 2011 40,079 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

shock absorbers plastic dust cover bellows split on all 4 shock absorbers

slight surface corrosion to inner sills

Pass 18 Nov 2010 36,356 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 36,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 31,846 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 31,846 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)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 27,844 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 23,037 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 19,135 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 16,156 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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R671 EKN is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R671 EKN, 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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R671 EKN is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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