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R713 WFM

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,049 mi
Last recorded86,049 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR713 WFM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 86,049 miles

oil leak

Fail 12 May 2016 86,049 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 9 May 2015 76,834 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2015 76,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2013 75,174 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 70,949 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)

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2012 70,914 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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)

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2011 65,387 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 65,387 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 61,864 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 61,825 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 58,716 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 58,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 56,004 miles

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

Oil leak

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

excessive travel on handbrake lever

Pass 30 May 2007 52,784 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 50,726 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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R713 WFM is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R713 WFM, 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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R713 WFM is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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