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R294 WHK

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

109,386 mi
Last recorded109,386 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR294 WHK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2013 109,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2012 95,148 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 88,268 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 88,268 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 82,316 miles

Handbrake lever has long travel but has reserve

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2010 82,316 miles

Handbrake lever has long travel but has reserve

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2009 77,421 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

child seat fitted to o/s rear

front brakes slightly binding

front cross member rusty

front section of front to rear brake pipes and both rear pipescovered in grease

oil leak on engine

Fail 18 Jun 2009 77,340 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

child seat fitted to o/s rear

front brakes slightly binding

front cross member rusty

oil leak on engine

Pass 20 Jun 2008 72,354 miles

Handbrake lever has long travel & minimum reserve

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 20 Jun 2008 72,354 miles

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

Handbrake lever has long travel & minimum reserve

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Jun 2007 64,686 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished on tread

Fail 8 Jun 2007 64,686 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished on tread

Pass 10 Jun 2006 58,797 miles

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

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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R294 WHK is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R294 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 R294 WHK registered?

R294 WHK is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R294 WHK safe to buy?

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