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R280 RKY

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

44,907 mi
Last recorded44,907 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR280 RKY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 44,907 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 44,907 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 44,675 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 44,075 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 44,456 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 44,241 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 43,979 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2010 43,979 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 43,782 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 43,762 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 43,599 miles

all 4 tyres perished and splitting

Fail 18 Jun 2007 43,599 miles

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

all 4 tyres perished and splitting

Pass 21 Jun 2006 43,084 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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R280 RKY is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R280 RKY, 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 R280 RKY registered?

R280 RKY is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R280 RKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R280 RKY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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