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R716 MWN

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

170,519 mi
Last recorded170,519 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR716 MWN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2013 170,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 156,606 miles

All rear steel brake pipes corroded

Centre exhaust system deteriorated

Nail in offside front tyre

Near side rear inner sill panel corroded

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

Stone chip to off side front headlight

Underbody surface corrosion

Fail 16 Jul 2012 156,606 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

All rear steel brake pipes corroded

Centre exhaust system deteriorated

Nail in offside front tyre

Near side rear inner sill panel corroded

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

Stone chip to off side front headlight

Underbody surface corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2011 142,437 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 142,347 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 128,226 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 127,586 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Steering wheel covering not fully secure

Pass 22 Jun 2009 109,728 miles

both front outer c.v boots cracked

front crossmember corroded

rear steel brake pipes corroded

rear tyres low and perished

slight play in offside steering rack end

small hole in rear exhaust section

stone chip to offside headlamp lens

Fail 13 Jun 2009 109,474 miles

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

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

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

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

both front outer c.v boots cracked

front crossmember corroded

rear steel brake pipes corroded

rear tyres low and perished

slight play in offside steering rack end

small hole in rear exhaust section

stone chip to offside headlamp lens

Pass 23 May 2008 95,738 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 May 2008 95,738 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 May 2007 76,777 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 60,627 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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R716 MWN is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R716 MWN, 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 R716 MWN registered?

R716 MWN is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R716 MWN safe to buy?

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