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R492 PKX

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

169,144 mi
Last recorded169,144 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR492 PKX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2011 169,144 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 169,144 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 166,886 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 164,886 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 149,247 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 130,536 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 130,507 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

unable to carry out accurate emissions test due to exhaust leak

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 PKX is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R492 PKX, 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 PKX registered?

R492 PKX is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R492 PKX safe to buy?

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