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R28 PCY

1997 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,228 mi
Last recorded86,228 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 PCY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 86,228 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

front bumper damaged

Fail 25 May 2011 86,109 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

front bumper damaged

Pass 26 May 2010 78,257 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2010 78,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2009 72,911 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 69,566 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 69,566 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 66,308 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 63,573 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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R28 PCY is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc 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 R28 PCY, 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 R28 PCY registered?

R28 PCY is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R28 PCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R28 PCY 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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