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R149 TWE

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

40,463 mi
Last recorded40,463 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 TWE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 40,463 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 40,460 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 39,697 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2013 38,800 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 38,136 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 36,798 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 35,180 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 33,633 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 33,633 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 32,054 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 30,371 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 30,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 28,361 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 28,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2005 26,865 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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R149 TWE is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R149 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.

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What year was R149 TWE registered?

R149 TWE is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R149 TWE safe to buy?

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