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R787 MDA

1997 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,251 mi
Last recorded71,251 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR787 MDA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 71,251 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 71,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 65,922 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 65,922 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill too inner wheelarch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill too inner wheelarch (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 64,133 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cut on treads

Pass 14 Mar 2015 62,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 62,357 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2013 61,266 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 59,410 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 59,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 57,522 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 52,885 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 52,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 51,158 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 50,039 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 50,039 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 47,618 miles

Oil leak from engine. †F/B/Pad low. †N/S/R/Tyre lifting of tread. †O/S/R/Tyre cut and screw in tyre.

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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R787 MDA is a 1997 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R787 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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R787 MDA is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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