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R299 YNB

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

12,687 mi
Last recorded12,687 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 YNB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 12,687 miles

both floor to sill

both sill

o/s/f shocker

o/s/f tyre

Fail 21 Jul 2011 12,682 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both floor to sill

both sill

o/s/f shocker

o/s/f tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2010 119,946 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 119,946 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 116,683 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel filter insecure

fuel pipes corroded

offside front seat belt slightly frayed

oil leak

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 30 Jul 2009 116,683 miles

fuel filter insecure

fuel pipes corroded

offside front seat belt slightly frayed

oil leak

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 8 Jul 2008 112,085 miles

advise both rear sill

both side floor to sill

Fail 7 Jul 2008 112,085 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise both rear sill

both side floor to sill

Pass 18 Jul 2007 105,022 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2006 92,132 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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R299 YNB is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R299 YNB, 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 R299 YNB registered?

R299 YNB is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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