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R281 WHK

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

129,306 mi
Last recorded129,306 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR281 WHK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2012 129,306 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 129,306 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 117,760 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 117,596 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 109,796 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 109,796 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 102,517 miles

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

rear no plate scruffy

Fail 25 Aug 2009 102,517 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear no plate scruffy

Pass 1 Sep 2008 93,822 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 89,714 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 85,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 85,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R281 WHK is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R281 WHK, 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 R281 WHK registered?

R281 WHK is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R281 WHK safe to buy?

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