MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,084 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
both front tyres wearing unevenly-o/s/f on limit
drivers door mirror glass slightly loose
engine crossmember f/o/s mounting rubber worn
evidence of slight accident damage to front of vehicle
small stone chip in windscreen
unable to check rear seat belts due to child seats
Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R257 YAG is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 R257 YAG, 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 R257 YAG registered?
R257 YAG is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 October 1997.
Is R257 YAG safe to buy?
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