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R379 TWB

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,792 mi
Last recorded66,792 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR379 TWB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 66,792 miles

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

inner sills are slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2012 66,792 miles

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

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

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

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

inner sills are slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2011 65,078 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 61,885 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 61,884 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 59,136 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 55,276 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 52,502 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 52,432 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

advise rear tyres have age cracks

Pass 1 Jul 2006 49,521 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 46,194 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 46,082 miles

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

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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R379 TWB is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R379 TWB, 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 R379 TWB registered?

R379 TWB is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R379 TWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R379 TWB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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