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R694 TBW

1997 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

134,821 mi
Last recorded134,821 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR694 TBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 134,821 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 134,810 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2011 127,228 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 127,228 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 112,783 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 112,716 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 101,021 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 103,679 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 103,598 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 97,040 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 97,040 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 86,956 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 67,837 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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R694 TBW is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R694 TBW, 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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R694 TBW is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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