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R492 HMV

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,182 mi
Last recorded75,182 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR492 HMV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2010 75,182 miles
Fail 3 May 2010 75,177 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 66,521 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 61,321 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 56,950 miles

corrossion starting n/sr outer sill

Pass 20 Feb 2006 54,066 miles

nearside rear tyre wall in poor condition splitting

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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R492 HMV is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R492 HMV, 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 R492 HMV registered?

R492 HMV is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R492 HMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R492 HMV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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