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R884 EYJ

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

98,976 mi
Last recorded98,976 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR884 EYJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 98,976 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to front pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to fully inspect brakes , Advise a brake inspection

Fail 17 Feb 2016 98,976 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box rubbers snapped (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to front pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside front tire won to 0mm on outer edge

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tires in a poor condition, Large cracks forming in tread

unable to fully inspect brakes , Advise a brake inspection

Pass 2 Mar 2015 94,163 miles

Both rear tyres in a poor condition

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front brake has a slight bind

Fail 28 Feb 2015 94,163 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both rear tyres in a poor condition

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front brake has a slight bind

Pass 8 Mar 2014 89,678 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Mar 2013 84,699 miles

for previous advisories see test number 758253873004

Fail 14 Mar 2013 84,691 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

corrosion to inner sills, chassis rails and floorpan

heavy corrosion to offside front chassis rail

nearside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

offside headlamp chipped

offside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

power steering hose damp

repairs to nearside and offside outer sills at rear

Pass 16 Mar 2012 75,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

repairs skimmed with fibreglass

Fail 15 Mar 2012 75,288 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2011 65,168 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 65,166 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

BOTH REAR TYRES,SIDE WALLS IN POOR CONDITION.

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

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

O/S/F TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST.

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 56,131 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion underside the vehicle

exhaust system corroded

tyres slightly perished

Fail 4 Feb 2010 56,103 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover perished

o/s/r shock absorber dust cover perished

Pass 19 Feb 2009 54,343 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 54,342 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 52,420 miles

slight surface corrosion to offside and nearside inner and outer sills within 30 cm of rear suspension mountings

Fail 7 Feb 2008 52,420 miles

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

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

slight surface corrosion to offside and nearside inner and outer sills within 30 cm of rear suspension mountings

Pass 13 Feb 2007 49,917 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 47,757 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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R884 EYJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R884 EYJ, 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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R884 EYJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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