MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,527 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
front number plate in poor condition
offside outer sill holed and corroded (front)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
offside outer sill holed and corroded (front)
corrosion to nearside and offside wheel arches
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
corrosion to nearside and offside wheel arches
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
corrosion/repairs to both outer sills
corrosion/repairs to both rear wheel arches
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
corrosion/repairs to both outer sills
corrosion/repairs to both rear wheel arches
as previous vt32
Nearside Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
slight bind at offside front brake
How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SBZ 5261 is a 1997 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 SBZ 5261, 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 SBZ 5261 registered?
SBZ 5261 is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is SBZ 5261 safe to buy?
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