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R260 YPW

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,014 mi
Last recorded125,014 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR260 YPW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012 125,014 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 124,991 miles

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

Offside Inner 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 14 Dec 2011 124,270 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 123,019 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 120,828 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 113,029 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 104,917 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 96,445 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 86,725 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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R260 YPW is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 R260 YPW, 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 R260 YPW registered?

R260 YPW is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R260 YPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R260 YPW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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