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R731 UYD

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR731 UYD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2009

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front to rear brake pipes greased, unable to fully examine

offside front inner wing corroded out with prescribed area

Fail 2 Dec 2009 143,694 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

inner wing corroded outwith area

unable to check front to rear brake pipes properly due to them being greased

Fail 8 Oct 2009 141,323 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 122,532 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 122,532 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 113,609 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 113,609 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 100,431 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 89,231 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 89,231 miles

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

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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R731 UYD is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R731 UYD, 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 R731 UYD registered?

R731 UYD is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 December 1997.

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