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R486 YPW

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

62,091 mi
Last recorded62,091 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR486 YPW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2018 62,091 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch inner sill and outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassi rail holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front as damaged bumper and inner arch is loose not fully mounted

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower wish bone arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front brake hoses have corroded Ferrell's

Pass 15 Nov 2016 61,209 miles

Body has slight corrosion BOTH OUTER SILLS PLATED AT REAR !!! (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 61,190 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 60,342 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 60,342 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 59,762 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 59,762 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 58,728 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 58,726 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 56,764 miles

Both c/v boots deteriorating.

Pass 1 Aug 2011 54,851 miles

Both front tyres worn close to limit on outside edges

Both side rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 25 Jul 2011 54,812 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 52,885 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 52,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 50,735 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 46,685 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 46,603 miles

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

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

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

Small chunk out of side wall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2007 44,185 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 41,727 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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R486 YPW is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R486 YPW, 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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R486 YPW is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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