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R974 TWE

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,441 mi
Last recorded111,441 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR974 TWE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 111,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

all 4 wheel arches slight corrosion and nearside front wing taped up

offside rear light lens taped up

offside washer jet inoperative

rear exhaust corroded at link pipe to back box

Pass 9 Nov 2018 108,489 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

o/s/r lamp slightly damaged

other parts of sills almost corroded through

rusting on underbody and suspension

Fail 7 Nov 2018 108,486 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner to outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

o/s/r lamp slightly damaged

other parts of sills almost corroded through

rusting on underbody and suspension

Pass 15 Nov 2017 104,707 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight corrosion on brake pipes in places

slight uneven rear brake application

under body and suspension parts corroding

wheel arches corroding

Fail 13 Nov 2017 104,703 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

slight corrosion on brake pipes in places

under body and suspension parts corroding

wheel arces corroding

Pass 16 Nov 2016 100,269 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

brake pipes corroding in places

rusting on underbody and suspension

Fail 14 Nov 2016 100,266 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid low (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

brake pipes corroding in places

rusting on underbody and suspension

Pass 11 Nov 2015 96,055 miles

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

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

floor almost corroded through o/s/f

rusting on underbody and suspension

Fail 9 Nov 2015 96,052 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded long pipe to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

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

floor almost corroded through o/s/f

o/s/f wing to sill corroded-not in prescribed area

rusting on underbody and suspension

Pass 17 Nov 2014 92,004 miles

Inner Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

n/s cv boot perishing-slight wear in cv joints

o/s sill almost corroded through in places

rusting almost through in other places on underbody

Fail 13 Nov 2014 92,001 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

n/s cv boot perishing-slight wear in cv joints

o/s sill almost corroded through in places

rusting almost through in other places on underbody

Pass 22 Nov 2013 88,680 miles

Hole in offside front wing at bottom

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 88,680 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Hole in offside front wing at bottom

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 85,287 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 85,218 miles

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

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

ns front tyre bolding on outer edge and side wall damage

Pass 15 Nov 2011 80,266 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 80,265 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 75,928 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 73,000 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 66,787 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 66,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 60,836 miles

n/s sill corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2006 55,130 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 48,117 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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R974 TWE is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R974 TWE, 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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R974 TWE is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 November 1997.

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