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R494 HDL

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,827 mi
Last recorded110,827 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR494 HDL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 110,827 miles

Both sills very rusty, inner sills rusting, rear of exhaust very rusty, power steering pipes damp, both front tyres worn near to minimum.

Fail 3 Dec 2012 110,827 miles

Both sills very rusty, inner sills rusting, rear of exhaust very rusty, power steering pipes damp, both front tyres worn near to minimum.

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 101,364 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 101,364 miles

Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 92,066 miles

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 7 Dec 2010 92,066 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 18 Dec 2009 79,554 miles

surface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes, sills and floorpan

Pass 18 Dec 2008 64,346 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 61,505 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 57,599 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 52,561 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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R494 HDL is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R494 HDL, 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 R494 HDL registered?

R494 HDL is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R494 HDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R494 HDL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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