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R138 WHK

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,623 mi
Last recorded120,623 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 WHK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 120,623 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 116,054 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 110,913 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 105,556 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 102,252 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges of tread

Fail 22 Aug 2012 102,246 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges of tread

Pass 19 Aug 2011 99,366 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 99,366 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 97,115 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 94,402 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 90,623 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge of tread

Pass 21 Aug 2007 83,661 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 75,909 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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R138 WHK is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 R138 WHK, 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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R138 WHK is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R138 WHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R138 WHK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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