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R232 CBW

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,567 mi
Last recorded136,567 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR232 CBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 136,567 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 136,567 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Outer Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 129,241 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 120,589 miles

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

both rear sills light corrosion

both rear wheel arches light corrosion

front crossmember corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2008 109,362 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2007 97,748 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 97,748 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 84,752 miles

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

both rear sills slight corrosion

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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R232 CBW is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R232 CBW, 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 R232 CBW registered?

R232 CBW is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 December 1997.

Is R232 CBW safe to buy?

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