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R386 TYA

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,555 mi
Last recorded96,555 miles
Recorded on29 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR386 TYA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2017 96,555 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 May 2016 91,042 miles

some underside surface rust

Fail 3 May 2016 91,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

some underside surface rust

Pass 26 May 2015 85,931 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 81,084 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 77,600 miles

advise corrosion rear metal brake pipes

advise corrosion rear outer sills and inner wheel arch/end of sill

advise front pads getting worn discs slightly lipped

adviuse rev counter not working

Pass 25 May 2012 70,208 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2011 61,657 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 May 2011 61,657 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 50,586 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 43,537 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 43,465 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 43,465 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2007 43,008 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 41,961 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 TYA is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TYA, 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 TYA registered?

R386 TYA is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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