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R268 UET

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,212 mi
Last recorded118,212 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR268 UET
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 118,212 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 118,202 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 115,223 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 113,185 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 112,015 miles

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

front number plate cracked but still secure

Fail 15 Jul 2009 111,997 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front number plate cracked but still secure

Pass 14 Jul 2008 108,763 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 104,427 miles

both front tyres feathering and on 3mm of tread

Pass 31 Jul 2006 98,167 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 98,146 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 91,025 miles

crack in front no plate

rear sills subject to cosmetic repairs unable to assess fully

Fail 14 Sep 2005 91,025 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

crack in front no plate

rear sills subject to cosmetic repairs unable to assess fully

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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R268 UET is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R268 UET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R268 UET registered?

R268 UET is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R268 UET safe to buy?

The MOT history for R268 UET shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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