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R426 UAO

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,679 mi
Last recorded101,679 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR426 UAO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 101,679 miles

HEADLIGHTS NOT A MATCHED PAIR

N/S/F BRAKE BINDING A LITTLE

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

UNDER DODY VERT RUSTY

Fail 13 Dec 2012 101,679 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

HEADLIGHTS NOT A MATCHED PAIR

N/S/F BRAKE BINDING A LITTLE

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

UNDER DODY VERT RUSTY

Pass 8 Dec 2011 98,316 miles

bonnet catch area corroded and holed in places

coil springs corroded

sills/floor/chassis corroded in places

suspension corroded in places

Pass 14 Dec 2010 95,010 miles

CHASSIS AND SILLS CORRODED IN PLACES

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED IN PLACES

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

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

RADIATOR SUPPORT PANEL CORRODED

SUSPENSION CORRODED IN PLACES

WHELL ARCHS CORRODED IN PLACES

Pass 4 Dec 2009 91,067 miles

sump leaking oil

Fail 2 Dec 2009 91,067 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sump leaking oil

Pass 5 Dec 2008 87,061 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 82,713 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 77,762 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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R426 UAO is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red 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 R426 UAO, 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 R426 UAO registered?

R426 UAO is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 December 1997.

Is R426 UAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R426 UAO 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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