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R456 VYB

1997 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,338 mi
Last recorded110,338 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR456 VYB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 110,338 miles

Minor damage to both nearside outer tyre sidewalls.

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 110,144 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Minor damage to both nearside outer tyre sidewalls.

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 101,856 miles

O/S/F and O/S/R tyres have a cut in thr side wall

Fail 18 Apr 2011 101,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

O/S/F and O/S/R tyres have a cut in thr side wall

Pass 21 Apr 2010 95,290 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

O/S front inner wing corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 20 Apr 2010 95,290 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Both rear tyres perished

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

O/S front inner wing corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 24 Apr 2009 89,993 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking within the tread pattern

Pass 12 Jul 2008 83,948 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 75,796 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 7 Jul 2007 75,796 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 67,320 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 59,895 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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R456 VYB is a 1997 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R456 VYB, 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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R456 VYB is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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