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R71 NVN

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,452 mi
Last recorded103,452 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 NVN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2012 103,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

The exhaust system is showing some corrosion in places.

The near side front outer cv boot is in poor condition.

The off side front tyre is wearing low around the inner edge of the tread.

Pass 5 Feb 2011 100,120 miles

The off side and near side front outer cv joint gaiters are perished.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 96,149 miles

Drivers wing mirror secured with brown tape.

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.

Fuel filler metal pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Fuel pipe next to tank showing signs of corrosion.

The nearside front and offside front outer c/v boots cracking.

The nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge.

The offside front inner wing corroded just outside prescribed area.

Fail 5 Mar 2010 96,149 miles

Drivers wing mirror secured with brown tape.

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.

Fuel filler metal pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Fuel pipe next to tank showing signs of corrosion.

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

The nearside front and offside front outer c/v boots cracking.

The nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge.

The offside front inner wing corroded just outside prescribed area.

Fail 13 Feb 2010 96,019 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Drivers wing mirror secured with brown tape.

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.

Fuel filler metal pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Fuel pipe next to tank showing signs of corrosion.

The nearside front and offside front outer c/v boots cracking.

The nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge.

The offside front inner wing corroded just outside prescribed area.

Pass 21 Feb 2009 92,424 miles

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

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

both drive shaft boots perished

both outer sills corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2009 92,424 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both drive shaft boots perished

both outer sills corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2008 89,078 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

offside wiper blade split slightly

Pass 18 Feb 2008 89,078 miles

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

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

offside wiper blade split slightly

Pass 27 Feb 2007 84,626 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 27 Feb 2007 84,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 78,655 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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R71 NVN is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R71 NVN, 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 R71 NVN registered?

R71 NVN is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 November 1997.

Is R71 NVN safe to buy?

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