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R359 WHK

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,729 mi
Last recorded126,729 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR359 WHK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2009 126,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 118,388 miles

nearside and offside sills corroded

rear tyres down to 3mm tread depth and unevenly worn

Pass 1 Aug 2007 109,711 miles

corrosion on nearside sill

offside rear tyre 4mm tread depth and uneven wear

stonechips in front screen

Pass 12 Aug 2006 99,474 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 87,879 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 87,876 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear tyres have small cracks between treads.

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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R359 WHK is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,998cc 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 R359 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.

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R359 WHK is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R359 WHK safe to buy?

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