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R185 TYB

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,761 mi
Last recorded39,761 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 TYB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2010 39,761 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate cracked lower part

Pass 26 May 2009 38,267 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2009 38,214 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 36,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 32,435 miles

1 front pads low †2 rear exhaust repaired

Pass 28 Oct 2005 29,242 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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R185 TYB is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R185 TYB, 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 R185 TYB registered?

R185 TYB is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R185 TYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R185 TYB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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