MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,725 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Coolant leak
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
extensive corrosion in various areas of vehicle underside
interior mirror lense cracked
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
extensive corrosion in various areas of vehicle underside
interior mirror lense cracked
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?
Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R87 BRL is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R87 BRL, 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 R87 BRL registered?
R87 BRL is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 September 1997.
Is R87 BRL safe to buy?
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