MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,188 miAbove average mileage for this year
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n/s/f tyre becoming worn on edges stepped tread
n/s/r lamp unit cracked
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge stepped tread
various minor oil leaks
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s/f tyre becoming worn on edges stepped tread
n/s/r lamp unit cracked
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge stepped tread
various minor oil leaks
PAS reservoir cap missing
n/s door mirror cover damaged
o/s/f tyre becoming worn on inner edge - stepped tread
various slight oil leaks
vehicle becoming corroded
wipers starting to smear
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
PAS reservoir cap missing
n/s door mirror cover damaged
o/s/f tyre becoming worn on inner edge - stepped tread
various slight oil leaks
vehicle becoming corroded
wipers starting to smear
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front crossmember slightly correded
power steering cap missing
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front crossmember slightly correded
power steering cap missing
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear of offside outer sill/wheelarch is corroded.
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front registration plate is damaged but not illegible.
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS
front registration plate is damaged but not illegible.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front crossmember slight corrosion
n/s/r across axle brake pipe slight corrosion
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside rear tyre
front crossmember slight corrosion
n/s/r across axle brake pipe slight corrosion
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
N/S/R tyre slightly damaged on side wall.
O/S/R tyre low on inner egde.
both front tyres low on edges. †
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R742 TGF is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 R742 TGF, 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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R742 TGF is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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