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R492 YPW

1997 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,579 mi
Last recorded116,579 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR492 YPW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2009 116,579 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2008 111,249 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 111,249 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 101,204 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 90,854 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 90,692 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 82,561 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 82,561 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

chip in screen

excessive engine oil leak top up oil leal was on min level

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm on edge

offside and nearside rear brake pipe corroded

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 YPW is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 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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What year was R492 YPW registered?

R492 YPW is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R492 YPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R492 YPW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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