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R28 ULY

1997 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,528 mi
Last recorded161,528 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 ULY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2009 161,528 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all tyrea except o/s/f close to tread depth limit

both cv gaiters showing signs of perishing

front brake pads close to minimum thickness

Pass 20 May 2008 157,388 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 May 2008 157,388 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 May 2008 157,364 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

dents in drivers front wheel rim

drivers rear tyre worn to 1.6mm

fluid around power steering pipes

front brake discs and pads worn

front bumper loose

front c.v gaiters perished

front number plate cracked

oil leaking from engine

passenger front tyre wearing edges

passenger rear tyre worn to 2mm

passenger sill corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2006 141,497 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 131,153 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rattle / noise from engine

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 ULY is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 ULY, 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 ULY registered?

R28 ULY is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R28 ULY safe to buy?

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