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R356 YHK

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,184 mi
Last recorded86,184 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR356 YHK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2009 86,184 miles

both front brake discs are worn below the service limit and will require attention

engine oil leak

front bumper has beed damaged

n/s outer cv gaiter loosing grease

r/n/s outer body sill may have an inapropriate repair

r/o/s outer body sill damaged & corroded

rear bumper has been damaged

Fail 23 Sep 2009 86,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

both front brake discs are worn below the service limit and will require attention

engine oil leak

front bumper has beed damaged

n/s outer cv gaiter loosing grease

r/n/s outer body sill may have an inapropriate repair

r/o/s outer body sill damaged & corroded

rear bumper has been damaged

Fail 23 Sep 2009 86,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front brake discs are worn below service limit and will require attention

both front indicators may need further attention

engine oil leak

front bumper has been damaged

n/s outer cv gaiter loosing grease

r/n/s outer body sill may have an inapropriate repair

r/o/s outer body sill damaged & corroded

rear bumper has been damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2008 84,472 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 84,472 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 81,651 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 81,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 75,048 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 67,823 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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R356 YHK is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red 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 R356 YHK, 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 R356 YHK registered?

R356 YHK is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is R356 YHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R356 YHK shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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