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R914 CNV

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,596 mi
Last recorded98,596 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR914 CNV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2013 98,596 miles

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

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)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

advise strong exhaust blowing nearly to excess

advise strong offside front tyre outer wall impact damage

emissions erratic

nearside door mirror poorly repaired

Pass 1 Oct 2012 95,907 miles

ADVISE STRONGLY gearbox/engine mount bracket cracked and has bolt missing

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside outer sill repaired at rear showing signs of corosion

Pass 3 Oct 2011 93,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle generaly rusty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 93,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroding

offside front brake binding on slightly when vehicle jacked up

vehicle chassis rails,inner sills & floor corrding

Pass 1 Oct 2010 91,910 miles

Oil leak

both outer sills corroded

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2009 87,185 miles

advise strong offside rear outer sill corroded and weak requires attention

nearside outer sill blisterd,corroded and weak

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 25 Sep 2008 83,158 miles

advise string offside front tyre just above limit

nearside rear inner arch corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2008 83,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

advise string offside front tyre just above limit

nearside rear inner arch corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2007 81,693 miles

ADVISE STRONG OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SILL VERY WEAK REQUIRES IMMEADIATE ATTENTION (NOT HOLED AT TIME OF TEST)

advise strong bolt snapped in gear box surporting mount requires immeadiate attention

corrosion to front suspension

Fail 4 Oct 2007 81,658 miles

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

ADVISE STRONG OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SILL VERY WEAK REQUIRES IMMEADIATE ATTENTION (NOT HOLED AT TIME OF TEST)

advise strong bolt snapped in gear box surporting mount requires immeadiate attention

corrosion to front suspension

Pass 6 Sep 2006 79,397 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 79,244 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front crossmember securing bolt missing

Pass 27 Oct 2005 76,410 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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R914 CNV is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R914 CNV, 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 R914 CNV registered?

R914 CNV is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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