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R495 KKX

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,661 mi
Last recorded66,661 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR495 KKX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 66,661 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Small chip in O/S headlight

Fail 20 Apr 2011 66,627 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Small chip in O/S headlight

Pass 29 Aug 2008 59,874 miles

front pads low

n/s/f tyre on wear bars

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre on wear bars and tread edge cracking

Fail 27 Aug 2008 59,852 miles

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

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

front pads low

n/s/f tyre on wear bars

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre on wear bars and tread edge cracking

Pass 28 Aug 2007 49,209 miles

wiper blade slightly split on edge n/s

Pass 29 Aug 2006 36,776 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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R495 KKX is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R495 KKX, 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 R495 KKX registered?

R495 KKX is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R495 KKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R495 KKX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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