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R835 YRP

1997 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,909 mi
Last recorded93,909 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR835 YRP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 93,909 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear on underside of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Under body components showing surface corrosion only

Various body panels showing corrosion but none with projections

Fail 30 Aug 2018 93,909 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear on underside of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Under body components showing surface corrosion only

Various body panels showing corrosion but none with projections

Pass 22 Aug 2017 92,420 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 92,390 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 90,842 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 89,042 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2015 88,991 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2014 86,967 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 82,928 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure 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)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Both rear shock absorbers weak and ineffective

Pass 2 Sep 2013 84,344 miles

Oil leak

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

slight weakness in both rear shock absorbers

Pass 5 Sep 2012 80,767 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 80,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 78,435 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear shock absorber dust gaitors perished.

Fail 5 Sep 2011 78,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear shock absorber dust gaitors perished.

Pass 17 Aug 2010 74,978 miles

Both rear inner sills and rear floorpan is corroding.

Engine oil leak.

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 71,777 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 68,339 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 64,296 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 61,082 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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R835 YRP is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R835 YRP, 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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What year was R835 YRP registered?

R835 YRP is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R835 YRP shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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