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R963 CUH

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

35,207 mi
Last recorded35,207 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR963 CUH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 35,207 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 34,544 miles

Body has slight corrosion all round (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion suspension (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 34,544 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s n/s a panels (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion all round (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion suspension (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 33,792 miles

Body has slight corrosion all round (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion o/s n/s siils (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 33,792 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Body has slight corrosion all round (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion o/s n/s siils (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 33,083 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre has cracks in tread, but not exposing cords

Nearside rear brake back plate slightly corroded

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

Offside Outer 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 front tyre has cracks in tread, but not exposing cords

Offside rear brake back plate slightly corroded

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 33,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre has cracks in tread, but not exposing cords

Nearside rear brake back plate slightly corroded

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

Offside Outer 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 front tyre has cracks in tread, but not exposing cords

Offside rear brake back plate slightly corroded

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 32,314 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 32,314 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 31,489 miles

underfloor corrosion

Fail 25 Jul 2013 31,486 miles

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

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

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

underfloor corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2012 30,615 miles

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

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

lower body corrosion

underfloor corrosion

Fail 24 Jul 2012 30,615 miles

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

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

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

lower body corrosion

underfloor corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2011 29,583 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 28,430 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 26,951 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 26,951 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 25,694 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 25,692 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)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 24,577 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 23,312 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 21,706 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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R963 CUH is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R963 CUH, 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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R963 CUH is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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