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R712 HRN

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,584 mi
Last recorded124,584 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR712 HRN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2009 124,584 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

brake pipe over fuel tank corroded near limit on off side.

near side front tyre has side wall damage near limit.

near side rear 1/4 pannel badly damaged.

slight leak on rear exhaust joint.

small chip in windscreen.

Pass 27 Aug 2008 116,150 miles

Nearside rear light lens broken.

Sump corroded and looks as though it is leaking.

near side front tyre outer side wall damaged near to limit .

Fail 27 Aug 2008 116,150 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear light lens broken.

Sump corroded and looks as though it is leaking.

Pass 29 Aug 2007 105,375 miles

see previous VT32 no. 383616437414

Fail 24 Aug 2007 105,375 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

near side rear side pannel badly damaged

near side rear tyre inner shoulder cracked/splitting slightly.

oil leak from oil temp switch/sump gasket/ also sump in very poor condition possible leaking.

rear exhaust section corroded slightly

windscreen damaged(chiped) in places

Pass 14 Aug 2006 93,041 miles

front brake pads low

near side front bumper slightly insecure/damaged

near side rear quarter pannel badly damaged

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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R712 HRN is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R712 HRN, 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 R712 HRN registered?

R712 HRN is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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