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R473 WBW

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,687 mi
Last recorded91,687 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR473 WBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2010 91,687 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 85,049 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 85,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 80,712 miles

Both front c.v boots perished

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008 80,652 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Both front c.v boots perished

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 74,914 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

various rear metal brake pipes rusting

Pass 6 Oct 2006 69,420 miles

front brake pads wearing low ( approx 2.5mm) , offside front tyre close to limit on edge, offside rear metal brake pipe corroded,slight fluctuation front brakes.

Pass 5 Oct 2005 61,523 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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R473 WBW is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R473 WBW, 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 R473 WBW registered?

R473 WBW is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R473 WBW safe to buy?

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