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R130 YPW

1997 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,135 mi
Last recorded74,135 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 YPW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 74,135 miles

Both rear under body seal corroded

Hand brake lever has slight reserved travel

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2012 74,135 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both rear under body seal corroded

Hand brake lever has slight reserved travel

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 70,391 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 69,837 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 60,522 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 51,377 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front tyres sidewall badly cracked

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 21 Dec 2009 51,377 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front tyres sidewall badly cracked

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 12 Dec 2008 47,294 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 42,869 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 40,334 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 36,556 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 36,556 miles

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

front wiper blades starting to smear

nearside rear foot brake effort starting to weaken

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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R130 YPW is a 1997 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R130 YPW, 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 R130 YPW registered?

R130 YPW is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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