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R290 WHK

1997 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,011 mi
Last recorded52,011 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR290 WHK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 52,011 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 51,260 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 50,356 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 50,334 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2013 49,364 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 47,807 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 45,432 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 43,015 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 38,896 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 May 2008 36,228 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 36,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2007 33,848 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 31,833 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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R290 WHK is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R290 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 R290 WHK registered?

R290 WHK is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R290 WHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R290 WHK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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