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R703 DNY

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,795 mi
Last recorded94,795 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR703 DNY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2010 94,795 miles

battery insecure

both front coil springs rusted

both front cv boots cracking

both rear sills rusted

front crossmember rusted

fuel filler pipes rusted

nsf tyre sidewall damaged

oil leak

rear shock dust covers splitt

Fail 16 Jun 2010 94,682 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

both front coil springs rusted

both front cv boots cracking

both rear sills rusted

front crossmember rusted

fuel filler pipes rusted

nsf tyre sidewall damaged

rearr shock dust covers splitt

Pass 2 Jun 2009 85,038 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 76,358 miles

advise front pads

advise headlight pattern

advise n/s/f tyre

Fail 29 Apr 2008 76,358 miles

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

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

advise front pads

advise headlight pattern

advise n/s/f tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2007 66,223 miles

advise rack

Fail 29 Jan 2007 66,223 miles

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

advise rack

Pass 26 Sep 2005 54,681 miles

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

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

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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R703 DNY is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R703 DNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R703 DNY registered?

R703 DNY is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R703 DNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R703 DNY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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