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R418 TWB

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

117,042 mi
Last recorded117,042 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR418 TWB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2010 117,042 miles

Front and rear number plates just starting to delaminate

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2010 117,042 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front and rear number plates just starting to delaminate

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2009 105,652 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 5 Mar 2009 105,652 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Jan 2008 96,386 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 96,386 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 96,349 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 86,003 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 85,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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R418 TWB is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R418 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.

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What year was R418 TWB registered?

R418 TWB is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R418 TWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R418 TWB shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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