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R474 DNV

1997 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,377 mi
Last recorded158,377 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR474 DNV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2009 158,377 miles

center and rear silencers deteriorating

center rear brake pipe corroded

corrosion nearside center outer sill

corrosion started nearside rear passenger door

corrosion started offside rear outer sill

nearside front cv gaitor perishing

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside front cv gaitor perishing

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2009 158,377 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake fluid low

center and rear silencers deteriorating

center rear brake pipe corroded

corrosion nearside center outer sill

corrosion started nearside rear passenger door

corrosion started offside rear outer sill

nearside front cv gaitor perishing

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside front cv gaitor perishing

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2008 142,213 miles

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

both rear brake pipes to flexs corroded close to limit

slight corrosion on both rear outer sills

Pass 14 Mar 2007 124,165 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear outer sills have slight corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2006 107,182 miles

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

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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R474 DNV is a 1997 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R474 DNV, 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 R474 DNV registered?

R474 DNV is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R474 DNV safe to buy?

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