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R722 DNW

1997 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

137,696 mi
Last recorded137,696 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR722 DNW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 137,696 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 137,696 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 133,010 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 133,010 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 127,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Lower front panel is corroded.

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

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

Nearside front wishbone bushes are worn,advise to change.

Nearside inner sills are corroded.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside inner sill is corroded.

Rear floorpan is corroded.

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2010 127,569 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Lower front panel is corroded.

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

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

Nearside inner sills are corroded.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside inner sill is corroded.

Rear floorpan is corroded.

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2009 120,101 miles

Front cv joint is noisy,advise to change.

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

Nearside front tyre is worn on inside edge.

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

Offside front chassis is corroded.

Offside front door mirror casing is damaged,advise to change.

Offside rear chassis is corroded.

Fail 17 Nov 2009 120,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Front cv joint is noisy,advise to change.

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

Nearside front tyre is worn on inside edge.

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

Offside front chassis is corroded.

Offside front door mirror casing is damaged,advise to change.

Offside rear chassis is corroded.

Pass 12 Dec 2008 113,661 miles

Both front tyres have slight damage to outer sidewalls,advise to change.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside front outer driveshaft gaitor has been glued together,advise to change.

Fail 11 Dec 2008 113,661 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 105,693 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

Offside front chassis is corroded.

Offside front door mirror casing is damaged,advise to change.

Fail 11 Dec 2007 105,693 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 97,714 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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R722 DNW is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc 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 R722 DNW, 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 R722 DNW registered?

R722 DNW is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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