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R942 OEB

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

100,436 mi
Last recorded100,436 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR942 OEB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2016 100,436 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (marked yellow ) (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front cross member from nearside to offside (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 99,537 miles

vehicle body corroded but not to excess

Fail 4 Jan 2016 99,537 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chasiss (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis in to places (2.4.A.3)

vehicle body corroded but not to excess

Pass 15 Jan 2015 93,762 miles

off side rear tyre outer wall slightly perished but not to excess

Fail 13 Jan 2015 93,753 miles

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

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

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

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

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

off side rear tyre outer wall slightly perished but not to excess

Pass 16 Jan 2014 89,447 miles

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

front crossmember corroded but not to excess

general condition of vechile is corroded but not to excess

Fail 15 Jan 2014 89,437 miles

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

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

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

front crossmember corroded but not to excess

general condition of vechile is corroded but not to excess

Pass 17 Jan 2013 85,115 miles

handbrake travel high but not hitting stop

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

outer sill panels have some surface corrosion

underneath of car is corroded but not to excess

Fail 16 Jan 2013 85,110 miles

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

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

handbrake travel high but not hitting stop

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

outer sill panels have some surface corrosion

underneath of car is corroded but not to excess

Pass 23 Feb 2012 80,099 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 70,175 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 70,170 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 64,612 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 64,597 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 57,349 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 489,050 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 48,943 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 41,727 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 39,506 miles

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

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

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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R942 OEB 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 R942 OEB, 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 R942 OEB registered?

R942 OEB is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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