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R69 TUX

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

123,516 mi
Last recorded123,516 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 TUX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2012 123,516 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

both rear chassis rail corroded front crossmember corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2011 117,160 miles

1x front exhaust bracket broken exhaust system still surported

both closing pannels slightly corroded

both front inner flitches slightly corroded

both front, centre and rear floors slightly corroded and require attention soon

both number plates slightly discoloured

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear outersills slightly corroded and require attention soon

centre stop light in-op

front brake discs slightly worn

front crossmember slightly corroded

several blows from exhaust system, exhaust system requires replacing soon

Fail 9 Nov 2011 117,006 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

1x front exhaust bracket broken exhaust system still surported

both closing pannels slightly corroded

both front inner flitches slightly corroded

both front, centre and rear floors slightly corroded and require attention soon

both number plates slightly discoloured

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear outersills slightly corroded and require attention soon

centre stop light in-op

front brake discs slightly worn

front crossmember slightly corroded

several small blows from exhaust system

Pass 16 Nov 2010 110,314 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 110,245 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 106,469 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate deteriorating slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2008 97,483 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front cross member showing signs of corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2008 97,478 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front cross member showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2007 87,908 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear outter sills corroded not holed

front cross member slight corrosion

oil sump corroded

spare tyre changed with offside front

Fail 22 Sep 2007 87,908 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear outter sills corroded not holed

front cross member slight corrosion

oil sump corroded

spare tyre changed with offside front

Pass 19 Sep 2006 78,243 miles

exhaust centre and rear silencer showing signs of corrosion

offside and nearside outter sills showing signs of corrosion

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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R69 TUX is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R69 TUX, 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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R69 TUX is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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