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R251 WCS

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

64,646 mi
Last recorded64,646 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR251 WCS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2022 64,646 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill at axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 62,467 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 62,467 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 59,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2019 55,823 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 52,144 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 48,178 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 45,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (sill) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 41,782 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 37,244 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 37,244 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 33,540 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 33,534 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 31 May 2012 30,135 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 26,557 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 23,030 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 22,983 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 22,857 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 22,722 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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R251 WCS is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R251 WCS, 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 R251 WCS registered?

R251 WCS is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R251 WCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R251 WCS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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