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R386 KNL

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,304 mi
Last recorded117,304 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR386 KNL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2009 117,304 miles

front and rear reg plates slightly deterioted

front cross member corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2009 117,303 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front and rear reg plates slightly deterioted

Pass 22 May 2008 113,963 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 113,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 104,483 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 95,095 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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R386 KNL is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R386 KNL, 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 R386 KNL registered?

R386 KNL is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R386 KNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R386 KNL shows 6 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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