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R723 VKE

1997 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,733 mi
Last recorded90,733 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR723 VKE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 90,733 miles

Central exhaust mount broken but system fully suported

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Oil leak ()

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2017 89,500 miles

Both wipers leave slight smear

Damage in swept area of windscreen

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front drop links (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipes corroding

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Surface corrosion on chassis

Fail 23 Jan 2017 89,490 miles

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

Both wipers leave slight smear

Damage in swept area of windscreen

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front drop links (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipes corroding

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 1 Feb 2016 87,067 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipe corroding by tank

oil leak

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 26 Jan 2015 85,358 miles

Center exhaust mount broken

Offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 14 Jan 2014 84,362 miles

Central exhaust support broken

Offside front tyre tread worn on inside edge

Fail 14 Jan 2014 84,362 miles

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

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

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

Nearside wiper blade rubber torn

Central exhaust support broken

Nearside front tyre tread worn on the inside edge

Offside wiper blade rubber torn

Pass 29 Jan 2013 82,014 miles

Oil leak

battery leaking

front drop link bushes deteriorating

nearside wiper blade split

offside front and both rear coil springs corroding

offside front tyre getting low

rear metal brake pipes various holding clips missing

various areas of under body corrosion

windscreen has damage in swept area

Fail 28 Jan 2013 82,014 miles

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

Oil leak

battery leaking

front drop link bushes deteriorating

nearside wiper blade split

offside front and both rear coil springs corroding

offside front tyre getting low

rear metal brake pipes various holding clips missing

various areas of under body corrosion

windscreen has damage in swept area

Pass 31 Jan 2012 79,380 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking.

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

Offside rear tyre flat.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 78,790 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 74,818 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 74,811 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 60,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 48,760 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 39,231 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 28,726 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R723 VKE is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R723 VKE, 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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R723 VKE is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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