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R872 EPN

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,513 mi
Last recorded138,513 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR872 EPN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 138,513 miles

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

n/s/f indicator lens broken but still operational

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded, not in any prescribed areas

Fail 4 Apr 2014 138,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

n/s/f indicator lens broken but still operational

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded, not in any prescribed areas

Pass 21 Jun 2013 136,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

o/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded, no sharp edges

Fail 21 Jun 2013 136,802 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

o/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded, no sharp edges

Pass 23 Jun 2012 136,093 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2012 136,088 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2011 135,004 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 135,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 129,359 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 129,335 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 117,136 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 117,136 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 102,610 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 100,448 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 97,283 miles

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

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

surface rust to both front to rear and nearside rear metal brake pipes

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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R872 EPN is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R872 EPN, 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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R872 EPN is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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