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R706 MDA

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,263 mi
Last recorded115,263 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR706 MDA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2015 115,263 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch surface slight corroded.

Nearside Rear chassis surface slight corroded.

Nearside Rear wheel arch slight corroded.

Offside Front wheel arch surface slight corroded.

Offside Rear chassis surface slight corroded.

Offside Rear wheel arch slight corroded.

Pass 6 Sep 2014 109,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 104,334 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 104,334 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 48,734 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 92,374 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 83,826 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 83,826 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 76,369 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 76,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 71,253 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 67,729 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 61,158 miles

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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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R706 MDA is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R706 MDA, 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 R706 MDA registered?

R706 MDA is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R706 MDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R706 MDA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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