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R162 PST

1997 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,578 mi
Last recorded97,578 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR162 PST
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2008 97,578 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 97,574 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 85,854 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 85,843 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

floors corroding

both sills and door steps corroding

front inner wheel arches corroding

power steering level low

Pass 31 Oct 2006 79,454 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 79,426 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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R162 PST is a 1997 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R162 PST, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R162 PST registered?

R162 PST is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 December 1997.

Is R162 PST safe to buy?

The MOT history for R162 PST shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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