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R703 GMR

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

86,287 mi
Last recorded86,287 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR703 GMR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 86,287 miles

Front CROSSMEMBER CORRODED

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

SLIGHT BIND TO BOTH FRONT BRAKES

Fail 10 Oct 2016 86,269 miles

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

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

Front CROSSMEMBER CORRODED

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

SLIGHT BIND TO BOTH FRONT BRAKES

Pass 6 Nov 2015 85,626 miles

Front CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

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

OIL LEAK

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 85,578 miles

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

Front CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

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

OIL LEAK

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 79,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2014 79,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2013 69,310 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2013 69,310 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)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2012 66,502 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 63,388 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2010 60,411 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 60,399 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 56,194 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 56,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 51,323 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 51,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 43,375 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 40,743 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 40,743 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2007 40,743 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 38,405 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 38,405 miles

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

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

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 GMR is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 R703 GMR, 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 R703 GMR registered?

R703 GMR is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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