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R162 YFC

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,260 mi
Last recorded128,260 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR162 YFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2012 128,260 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2011 115,775 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 115,775 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 102,404 miles

fuel pipes from filler to tank corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2010 102,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel pipes from filler to tank corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2009 88,787 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 88,787 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 72,658 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 70,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 65,777 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 60,475 miles

oil leak

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 YFC is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 YFC, 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 R162 YFC registered?

R162 YFC is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 December 1997.

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