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R78 WHK

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

57,984 mi
Last recorded57,984 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 WHK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 57,984 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle has lots of general corrosion some worse than others

Pass 13 Mar 2019 57,674 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 57,673 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 57,158 miles

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

advise n/s/f bumper damage

Fail 13 Mar 2018 57,156 miles

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

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

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

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

advise n/s/f bumper damage

Pass 14 Mar 2017 56,870 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 56,510 miles

front tyres perished bad on inner side walls

rear exhaust clamp/bracket corroded badly

rear tyres perished on tread

slight oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2015 56,010 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both front tyres perished

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2015 56,010 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 55,455 miles

Exhaust rear joint coroded & in poor condition

Front wipers split

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 55,455 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Exhaust rear joint coroded & in poor condition

Front wipers split

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 54,716 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 54,716 miles

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 53,584 miles

rear brake pipes starting to rust slight oil misting streering supply pipe

Pass 11 Mar 2011 51,702 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 47,922 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 47,922 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 43,567 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 43,567 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 39,305 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 34,376 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 34,376 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 31,302 miles

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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R78 WHK is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R78 WHK, 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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R78 WHK is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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