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R202 WHK

1997 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,841 mi
Last recorded85,841 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR202 WHK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 85,841 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 85,839 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 84,442 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 82,500 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front and rear inner wheelarches undersealed

front crossmember corroded

nearside front and rear tyre outer sidewalls damaged

rear inner and outer sills undersealed

rear inner wheelarches corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2011 80,298 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 80,297 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 77,813 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

steering wheel cover fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2010 77,808 miles

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

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

nail in n/s rear tyre

o/s number plate lamp dim

repairs to rear outer sills

steering wheel cover fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2009 74,466 miles

both drive shaft gaiter perished

corrosion to front panel

corrosion to outer sill and repairs

corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

slight damage to chassis rail

welding repairs heavily undersill

Fail 22 Jul 2009 74,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

both drive shaft gaiter perished

corrosion to front panel

corrosion to outer sill and repairs

corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

slight damage to chassis rail

Pass 21 Jul 2008 68,860 miles

Rear of offside and nearside outer sill panels corroding.

Slight cut in nearside front tyre outer side wall.

Pass 25 Jul 2007 83,990 miles

Rear of offside sill panel corroding and getting weak. Advise repair.

Pass 25 Jul 2006 60,864 miles

Offside rear and nearside rear outer sills in poor condition.

Fail 25 Jul 2006 60,864 miles

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

Offside rear and nearside rear outer sills in poor condition.

Pass 15 Jul 2005 53,999 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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R202 WHK is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R202 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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R202 WHK is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R202 WHK safe to buy?

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