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R724 VKE

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,448 mi
Last recorded110,448 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR724 VKE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2018 110,448 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at nearside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at offside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn Slightly noisy (2.5.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Chassis weakening with corrosion

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills weakening with corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 103,762 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn Slightly noisy (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMITS REQUIRES REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner/outer sills weakening (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 103,762 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn Slightly noisy (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMITS REQUIRES REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner/outer sills weakening (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 97,776 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear especially offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner/outer sills weakening with corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 90,255 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 90,255 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 83,035 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 83,035 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 72,961 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 72,961 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 61,317 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2011 52,567 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 46,526 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 45,516 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 45,516 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 43,538 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 42,063 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 40,823 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R724 VKE is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R724 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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R724 VKE is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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