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R149 YPW

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,526 mi
Last recorded52,526 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 YPW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 52,526 miles

both rear chassis rails corroded above rear axle

front crossmember corrosion growth

offside front suspension leg spring cup corroded

offside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Fail 17 Aug 2012 52,524 miles

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

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

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

both rear chassis rails corroded above rear axle

front crossmember corrosion growth

offside front suspension leg spring cup corroded

offside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 5 Aug 2011 47,969 miles

advise n/s and o/s sills

Pass 29 Jul 2010 46,841 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 44,812 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 42,659 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 38,811 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 35,879 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 YPW is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R149 YPW registered?

R149 YPW is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R149 YPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R149 YPW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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