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R171 YPW

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

145,697 mi
Last recorded145,697 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR171 YPW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 145,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Doorsill front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underbody is heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Oct 2020 136,984 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 136,942 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits co high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits hc high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 133,153 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 128,251 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 128,242 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits co high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 122,947 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 117,885 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 113,479 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 109,328 miles

off side front tyre and off side rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 26 Sep 2013 102,443 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 96,042 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 88,256 miles

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

off side front worn inside edge

Pass 4 Oct 2010 81,508 miles

ALL brake pipes,including flexi brake pipes,are covered with underseal

Pass 14 Oct 2009 73,995 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished sidewalls

lambda sensor intermitant fault (see emission print out)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 66,403 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 58,862 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 58,862 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 54,353 miles

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

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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R171 YPW is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R171 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 R171 YPW registered?

R171 YPW is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 September 1997.

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