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R129 WBW

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,506 mi
Last recorded110,506 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 WBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2009 110,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

nearside number plate light slightly dim

number plates deteriorating

Fail 8 Sep 2009 110,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

nearside number plate light slightly dim

number plates deteriorating

Pass 9 Sep 2008 98,899 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 98,899 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads worn low

Pass 14 Sep 2007 89,878 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 89,878 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 12 Sep 2006 82,483 miles

Nearside Rear 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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R129 WBW is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R129 WBW, 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 R129 WBW registered?

R129 WBW is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is R129 WBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R129 WBW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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