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R101 TWE

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,440 mi
Last recorded40,440 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 TWE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2013 40,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on brake pipes ( front to rear )

corrosion on fuel pipes

corrosion on offside front brake flexi pipe furrels

corrosion on rear chassis legs

corrosion on wings & arches

front exhaust bracket corroded & broken ( 1 off2)

general under body corrosion

heavy corrosion on suspension struts (4off)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 40,440 miles

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

corrosion on brake pipes ( front to rear )

corrosion on fuel pipes

corrosion on offside front brake flexi pipe furrels

corrosion on rear chassis legs

corrosion on wings & arches

front exhaust bracket corroded & broken ( 1 off2)

general under body corrosion

heavy corrosion on suspension struts (4off)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 38,226 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 38,207 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)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2011 36,047 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 33,934 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 33,916 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 31,879 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 29,858 miles

corrosion on nearside rear & offside rear brake pipes

corrosion on nearside rear outer sill

underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2007 28,018 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 26,126 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 24,475 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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R101 TWE is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R101 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R101 TWE registered?

R101 TWE is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R101 TWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R101 TWE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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