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R997 MDV

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,885 mi
Last recorded122,885 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR997 MDV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 122,885 miles

nearside mirror missing

offside and nearside reartyres perrishing on walls

Pass 20 Feb 2014 121,287 miles

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

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

nearside mirror missing

Fail 26 Feb 2013 119,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 119,265 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2012 117,215 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s rear tyre sidewall perrishing

Pass 25 Feb 2011 115,399 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 115,396 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 113,652 miles

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

nearside door mirror missing

Fail 25 Feb 2010 113,652 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 26 Feb 2009 108,874 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 105,277 miles

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

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar end link bushes starting to perish.

nearside and offside front outer c.v boots starting to perish.

nearside and offside rear main brake pipes starting to corrode.

nearside front and both rear shock absorber dust covers split.

oil leak.

rear number plate starting to wear.

slight damage to nearside front door mirror case.

slight power steering fluid leak.

Fail 18 Feb 2008 105,227 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar end link bushes starting to perish.

nearside and offside front outer c.v boots starting to perish.

nearside and offside rear main brake pipes starting to corrode.

nearside front and both rear shock absorber dust covers split.

oil leak.

rear number plate starting to wear.

slight damage to nearside front door mirror case.

slight power steering fluid leak.

Pass 7 Feb 2007 96,819 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 86,624 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 86,624 miles

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

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

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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R997 MDV is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R997 MDV, 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 R997 MDV registered?

R997 MDV is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 August 1997.

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