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R701 UEC

1997 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,261 mi
Last recorded103,261 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR701 UEC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2013 103,261 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front x member corroded

os rear inner sill corroded

Pass 23 May 2012 96,426 miles

airbag lamp illuminated

Pass 29 Jul 2011 92,109 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 92,000 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

offside wiper torn but still cleans screen

Pass 19 Jul 2010 86,885 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside rear sill corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2009 80,940 miles

advise n/s/r tyre perished! NEEDS REPLACING!

Pass 17 Jul 2008 74,836 miles

advise areas of advanced corrosion!

Pass 9 Jul 2007 67,622 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 61,267 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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R701 UEC is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R701 UEC, 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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What year was R701 UEC registered?

R701 UEC is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R701 UEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R701 UEC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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