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R481 YHK

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,398 mi
Last recorded119,398 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR481 YHK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2012 119,398 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 114,581 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 107,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 15 Jul 2009 99,486 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 90,998 miles

Both front CV Joint gaiter boots heavily perished

Both rear tyres beginning to perish

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

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

Offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover split

Pass 13 Aug 2008 90,998 miles

Both front CV Joint gaiter boots heavily perished

Both rear tyres beginning to perish

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

Offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover split

Pass 11 Aug 2007 80,986 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on the inside edge.

Pass 17 Aug 2006 70,419 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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R481 YHK is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R481 YHK, 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 R481 YHK registered?

R481 YHK is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R481 YHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R481 YHK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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