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R491 ABM

1997 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

86,442 mi
Last recorded86,442 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR491 ABM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2011 86,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 86,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 83,834 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 83,834 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 79,941 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 79,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 77,118 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 73,674 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 73,674 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 70,269 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 70,269 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 68,606 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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R491 ABM is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R491 ABM, 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 R491 ABM registered?

R491 ABM is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 December 1997.

Is R491 ABM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R491 ABM shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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