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R29 ULY

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,924 mi
Last recorded83,924 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 ULY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 83,924 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear disc scored

rear reg in poor condition

Fail 30 Apr 2013 83,924 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear disc scored

rear reg in poor condition

Pass 1 Feb 2012 81,498 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 3 Feb 2011 77,833 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

slight bind rear brakes

Fail 1 Feb 2011 77,822 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 29 Nov 2009 74,736 miles

heavy engine oil leaks

outersill covers fitted

rear no plate starting to separate

tested wet

Pass 30 Nov 2008 71,649 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 69,060 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 66,184 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 66,126 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 64,566 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 64,558 miles

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

brake fluid level low

brake pipes pitted

front brake pads low

trims fitted to outersills

Fail 11 Oct 2005 64,495 miles

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

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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R29 ULY is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,998cc 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 R29 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 R29 ULY registered?

R29 ULY is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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