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R938 ODV

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,474 mi
Last recorded103,474 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR938 ODV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2010 103,474 miles

Both Rear Transverse Brake Pipes Corroded

Front Brake Pads getting low

Front No Plate Poor

O/S/F Brake Niose Suspect Corroded Disc

Pass 1 May 2009 86,680 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 86,680 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 80,300 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 71,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2007 71,620 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front cross member corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2006 68,404 miles

corrosion to front subframe and suspension arms

exhaust rusty

front brake discs corroding

osf tyre wearing inner edge

surface corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 1 Sep 2006 68,404 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

corrosion to front subframe suspension arms

exhaust rusty

front brake discs corroding

osf tyre wearing inner edge

surface corrosion to all brake pipes

Pass 11 Aug 2005 64,319 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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R938 ODV is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R938 ODV, 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 R938 ODV registered?

R938 ODV is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R938 ODV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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