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R430 UOY

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,409 mi
Last recorded79,409 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR430 UOY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 79,409 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 79,238 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 79,238 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 77,436 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 74,907 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 72,178 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 69,053 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 69,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 65,146 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 65,146 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 59,916 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST CORRODED & LEAKING

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED & LEAKING

Pass 5 Apr 2006 57,322 miles

O/S/F TYRE SLIGHTLY DEFLATED †O/S/F TYRE HAS A NAIL IN IT †FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED & DAMAGED

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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R430 UOY is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R430 UOY, 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 R430 UOY registered?

R430 UOY is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 October 1997.

Is R430 UOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R430 UOY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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