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R36 YAT

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

66,133 mi
Last recorded66,133 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR36 YAT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 66,133 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 65,574 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 61,931 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 61,826 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 56,190 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 53,716 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 48,763 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 48,709 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 48,300 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 47,386 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 46,425 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 45,175 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 42,509 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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R36 YAT is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R36 YAT, 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 R36 YAT registered?

R36 YAT is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R36 YAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R36 YAT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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