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R301 WHK

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,002 mi
Last recorded113,002 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 WHK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2010 113,002 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 113,002 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front bumper insecure

n /s/rear tyre outer side wall scuffed

n/s & O/S REAR OUTER DOOR SILLS SLIGHT CORROSION

o/s rear tyre outer side wall scuffed

o/s/front tyre outer side wall scuffed

Pass 26 Jan 2009 106,567 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 106,567 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 100,073 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 100,073 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing uneven

Pass 18 Nov 2006 94,730 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 84,930 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 84,930 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R301 WHK is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R301 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R301 WHK registered?

R301 WHK is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R301 WHK safe to buy?

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