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R211 RKY

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,958 mi
Last recorded121,958 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR211 RKY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 121,958 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 121,948 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 117,187 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 117,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 110,576 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 110,573 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 98,843 miles

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

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

under bodyrusty at rear

Pass 13 Jul 2007 91,938 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 83,330 miles

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

spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Jun 2006 82,636 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 72,156 miles

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

nearside rear outer sill surface rust

ofside rear outer sill surface rust

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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R211 RKY is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R211 RKY, 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 R211 RKY registered?

R211 RKY is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R211 RKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R211 RKY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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