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R296 UET

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,875 mi
Last recorded112,875 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR296 UET
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2009 112,875 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 101,357 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 101,357 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 83,332 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 73,995 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 68,010 miles

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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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R296 UET is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R296 UET, 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 R296 UET registered?

R296 UET is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R296 UET safe to buy?

The MOT history for R296 UET shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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