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R744 MDA

1997 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,036 mi
Last recorded93,036 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR744 MDA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 93,036 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 4 May 2018 93,015 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

bucket seats and harnesses fitted

sill covers fitted

under side slightly corroded

Pass 5 May 2017 85,936 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive +rear (2.4.A.3)

sill covers fitted

undersealed

Pass 28 Apr 2016 82,358 miles

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

Rear chassis rusty

Fail 28 Apr 2016 82,347 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

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

Rear chassis rusty

Fail 5 Apr 2016 81,895 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 76,519 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 76,409 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Apr 2014 70,440 miles

ADVISE, GENERAL CORROSION TAKING PLACE TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE TO ALL METAL COMPONANTS.

ADVISE, NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER C V GAITERS PERISHING & CRACKING.

ADVISE, OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING.

ADVISE, POWER STEERING DRIVE BELT DETERIORATING.

ADVISE, front cross member corroding.

ADVISE, rear brake discs corroding.

ADVISE, rear coil springs corroding.

ADVISE, slight damage to offside & nearside front chassis legs.

Pass 30 May 2013 65,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 May 2013 65,697 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2012 56,204 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 56,204 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2011 42,414 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 May 2010 37,433 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 23 May 2009 32,719 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 22,621 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 22,591 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 16,104 miles

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

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

engine bad oil leak

lots of rust under e vehicle

n/s front tyre badley perished

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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R744 MDA is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R744 MDA, 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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R744 MDA is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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