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R172 WHK

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,761 mi
Last recorded100,761 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR172 WHK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 100,761 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 100,761 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 91,137 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 91,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 84,623 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 78,076 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f tyre inner side wearing

Pass 5 Aug 2008 65,435 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 62,152 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 58,774 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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R172 WHK is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R172 WHK, 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 R172 WHK registered?

R172 WHK is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R172 WHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R172 WHK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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