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R27 YDB

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,947 mi
Last recorded129,947 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 YDB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2011 129,947 miles

brake discs corroded

osf tyre wearing low

Fail 13 Jan 2011 129,943 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

brake discs corroded

osf tyre wearing low

Pass 16 Dec 2009 120,919 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 110,598 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 98,481 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 88,256 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 88,220 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 82,124 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 82,124 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R27 YDB is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R27 YDB, 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 R27 YDB registered?

R27 YDB is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 November 1997.

Is R27 YDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R27 YDB shows 9 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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