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R279 APW

1997 Nissan Almera

Silver Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,823 mi
Last recorded143,823 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 APW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2011 143,823 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 136,715 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 128,159 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 118,103 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 106,350 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 94,675 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2005 81,036 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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R279 APW is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R279 APW, 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 R279 APW registered?

R279 APW is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R279 APW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R279 APW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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