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R771 WFM

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

94,595 mi
Last recorded94,595 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR771 WFM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 94,595 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 94,595 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 93,731 miles

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

clutch to high

Fail 3 Nov 2015 93,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

clutch to high

Pass 13 Nov 2014 92,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 92,332 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 90,849 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 90,845 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Upper Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 89,469 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 89,469 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 89,444 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2011 87,976 miles

oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2011 87,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2010 84,430 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 84,429 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 80,981 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre in poor condition

Pass 14 Nov 2008 76,872 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroded also slight damage to n/s rear tyre wall

Pass 1 Nov 2007 70,630 miles

advise front tyres slight wear on sides

advise travel in handbrake

Pass 3 Nov 2006 60,633 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 60,633 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

RADIO AERIAL BROKEN AND LYING ON ROOF PRIOR TO TEST.

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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R771 WFM is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R771 WFM, 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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R771 WFM is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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