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R399 YHK

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

175,473 mi
Last recorded175,473 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR399 YHK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 175,473 miles

both side rear shock rubbers missing

off side front bumper outer edge louse

Pass 25 Jul 2011 161,335 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 149,413 miles

both rear steel brake pipes rusty

near side front outer drive shaft gaiotor small pin hole

off side front bumper slight insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2009 136,115 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 136,115 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 124,565 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 124,565 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both side rear steel brake pipes rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2007 111,641 miles

both rear steel brake pipes rusty and corroded

both side outer sills little weak

off side front bumper slightly louse

Pass 2 Aug 2006 100,272 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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R399 YHK is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R399 YHK, 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 R399 YHK registered?

R399 YHK is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 September 1997.

Is R399 YHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R399 YHK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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