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R778 UBP

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,535 mi
Last recorded91,535 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR778 UBP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 91,535 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroding

chips in front windscreen

exhaust deteriorating

front cross member corroding

rear chassis sections corroding

Pass 17 Jul 2018 91,077 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

inner sill panels corroding

o/s/f and both rear tyres perishing

rear chassis sections and inner wheel archs corroding

Fail 10 Jul 2018 91,069 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of n/s outer sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of o/s outer sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

inner sill panels corroding

o/s/f and both rear tyres perishing

rear chassis sections and inner wheel archs corroding

Pass 25 Jul 2017 90,467 miles

brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

inner and outer sill panels corroding

n/s/f tyre on limit 175.70.13

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 25 Jul 2017 90,467 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)

brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

inner and outer sill panels corroding

n/s/f tyre on limit 175.70.13

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 5 Jul 2016 89,581 miles

brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

inner sill panels corroding

outer sill panels corroding

rear inner wheel archs corroding

Fail 5 Jul 2016 89,581 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

inner sill panels corroding

outer sill panels corroding

rear inner wheel archs corroding

Pass 16 Jul 2015 89,048 miles

brake pipes corroding

chips in front windscreen

exhaust deteriorating

n/s/r light lense cracked

outer sill panels corroding

Pass 22 Jul 2014 87,602 miles

brake pipes corroding

chips in front windscreen

engine sump corroding

inner and outer sill panels corroding

rear washer not working

Pass 17 Jul 2013 86,207 miles

brake pipes corroding

chips in front windscreen

inner and outer sill panels corroding

n/s/r light lense cracked

rear washer not working

Fail 17 Jul 2013 86,207 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes corroding

chips in front windscreen

inner and outer sill panels corroding

n/s/r light lense cracked

rear washer not working

Pass 24 Jul 2012 84,139 miles

brake pipes and fuel pipes corroding

outer sill panels corroding

Fail 23 Jul 2012 84,139 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

brake pipes and fuel pipes corroding

outer sill panels corroding

Pass 7 Jul 2011 80,710 miles

screw in f/n/s tyre

r/o/s tyre close to limit

rear brake pipes corroded

rear wiper u/s

chips in windscreen

mixed tyre speed ratings

sills,chassis and inner sills corroded

slight bind from front brakes

Pass 21 Jul 2010 77,807 miles

brake pipes corroding

n/s outer sill panel corroding

n/s/r light lense cracked

rear washer not working

slight bind both front brakes

Fail 21 Jul 2010 77,807 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes corroding

n/s outer sill panel corroding

n/s/r light lense cracked

rear washer not working

slight bind both front brakes

Pass 27 Jul 2009 74,412 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 74,355 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 70,768 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 26 Jul 2007 67,539 miles

OPS leaking

brake pipes corroding

cv boots perishing

exhaust deteriorating

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

rear of o/s outer sill panel corroding

Pass 24 Jul 2006 63,649 miles

chips in front screen

rear of o/s outer sill panel corroding

Fail 24 Jul 2006 63,649 miles

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

chips in front screen

rear of o/s outer sill panel corroding

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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R778 UBP is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R778 UBP, 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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R778 UBP is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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