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R846 SSL

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,428 mi
Last recorded65,428 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR846 SSL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 65,428 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 65,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose to union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 17 Sep 2020 64,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT FLOORS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 64,392 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 61,112 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner wing rusting

all tyres cracking badly in tread

both rear brake pipes rusting

Fail 14 Sep 2018 61,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner wing rusting

all tyres cracking badly in tread

both rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 15 Sep 2017 56,171 miles

Offside Front to rear brake pipe rusting bad

Pass 14 Sep 2016 52,985 miles

Both front anti roll bar drop link rubber bushes badly perished

Both front inner body sills/ floor pan corroded

Both rear inner body sills corroded

Nearside front outer cv boot is perished

Offside front pads on approx 2mm recommend to renew

Rear brake pipe above exhaust is slightly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2015 49,905 miles

Both front anti roll bar drop link rubber bushes badly perished

Both front inner body sills/ floor pan corroded

Both rear brake pipes from wheel cylinder slightly corroded

Both rear inner body sills corroded

Nearside front outer cv boot is perished

Nearside front tyre on 2mm and has bad inner and outer tread wear

Offside front tyre on 3mm and has bad inner and outer tread wear

Rear brake pipe above exhaust is slightly corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2015 49,905 miles

Offside Front Lower brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated Caliper carrier bolt broken (3.5.1j)

Both front anti roll bar drop link rubber bushes badly perished

Both front inner body sills/ floor pan corroded

Both rear brake pipes from wheel cylinder slightly corroded

Both rear inner body sills corroded

Nearside front outer cv boot is perished

Nearside front tyre on 2mm and has bad inner and outer tread wear

Offside front tyre on 3mm and has bad inner and outer tread wear

Rear brake pipe above exhaust is slightly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 47,004 miles

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

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

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

both rear inner sills rusted

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 8 Sep 2014 47,002 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

both rear inner sills rusted

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 3 Sep 2013 43,544 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 43,544 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 38,391 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f tyre starting to age / crack but no cord showing

Pass 27 Aug 2011 36,103 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 34,180 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 34,180 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 33,459 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 32,757 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 30,907 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 29,561 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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R846 SSL is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R846 SSL, 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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R846 SSL is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R846 SSL shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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