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R199 WNE

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

160,960 mi
Last recorded160,960 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 WNE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 160,960 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 159,895 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 159,895 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

oil cap missing

Pass 25 Aug 2009 155,864 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 155,864 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 153,197 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 153,197 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2006 147,163 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 147,163 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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R199 WNE is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R199 WNE, 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 R199 WNE registered?

R199 WNE is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 October 1997.

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