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R236 GUB

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,582 mi
Last recorded77,582 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR236 GUB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 77,582 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

various suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2011 65,449 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 65,449 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 63,825 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 62,238 miles

both front brakes slightly binding

Fail 3 Aug 2009 62,235 miles

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

both front brakes slightly binding

Pass 28 Jul 2008 60,658 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 58,993 miles

front wiper blades split

Fail 30 Jul 2007 58,993 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

front wiper blades split

Pass 1 Aug 2006 57,289 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 57,285 miles

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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R236 GUB 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 63.6%.

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 R236 GUB, 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 R236 GUB registered?

R236 GUB is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R236 GUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R236 GUB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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