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R442 WEC

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

115,444 mi
Last recorded115,444 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR442 WEC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2007 115,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded and worn

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2006 99,959 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 99,959 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front number plate split

water damage to rear number plate

Fail 8 Nov 2005 87,889 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

front no plate has slight water damage

Pass 8 Nov 2005 87,889 miles

front no plate has slight water damage

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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R442 WEC is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R442 WEC, 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 R442 WEC registered?

R442 WEC is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R442 WEC safe to buy?

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