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R241 ABA

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,760 mi
Last recorded63,760 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR241 ABA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 63,760 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 61,120 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 59,677 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 57,829 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 56,102 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 53,812 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 53,810 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 51,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 51,513 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 48,615 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 45,621 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 42,591 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2005 39,749 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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R241 ABA is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 R241 ABA, 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 R241 ABA registered?

R241 ABA is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R241 ABA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R241 ABA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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