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R92 UFC

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,542 mi
Last recorded83,542 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR92 UFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 83,542 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 78,449 miles

Corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 9 May 2019 67,241 miles

Front front suspension arms corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2017 62,989 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged taped up ()

both rear inner sills patch welded

Fail 20 Jun 2017 62,989 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged taped up ()

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs/speed sensor not bolted into hub fitment (1.9.2a)

both rear inner sills patch welded

Pass 27 Aug 2015 62,797 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

exhaust front flexible in poor condition

fuel pipes rusted

Fail 21 Aug 2015 62,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

exhaust front flexible in poor condition

fuel pipes rusted

Pass 27 Aug 2014 62,705 miles

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

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

exhaust system rusted

Fail 21 Aug 2014 62,702 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

exhaust system rusted

Pass 8 Aug 2013 62,210 miles

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)

off side and near side rear inner sills corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2013 62,210 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

off side and near side rear inner sills corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2012 61,724 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 61,724 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 61,145 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 60,687 miles

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

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

rust on all suspension

Fail 19 Aug 2010 60,687 miles

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

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

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

rust on all suspension

Pass 11 Aug 2009 59,951 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front outer cv boots cracking

both front suspension arms corroded

exhaust centre to rear joint corroded

front brake discs slightly pitted

front exchaust flexipipe outer mesh split

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside front tyre on 3mm of tread

nearside front tyre worn on outeredge and cuts to outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inneredge and is on 3mm of tread

rear brake discs lipped

Fail 19 Aug 2008 58,881 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres on 3mm of tread

nearside front tyre cuts to outer sidewall

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear worn on both edges

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 19 Aug 2008 58,881 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres on 3mm of tread

nearside front tyre cuts to outer sidewall

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear worn on both edges

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 11 Aug 2007 57,228 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 57,228 miles

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 Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 55,227 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 55,227 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 52,678 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Aug 2005 52,678 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R92 UFC is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 R92 UFC, 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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R92 UFC is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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