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R496 BMB

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,733 mi
Last recorded150,733 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR496 BMB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 150,733 miles

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 28 Mar 2015 142,997 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 135,346 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 126,604 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 118,936 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 118,759 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking inside tread

Pass 6 Apr 2011 113,308 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 113,236 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 108,984 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 108,873 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 105,088 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 105,058 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 101,581 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 97,316 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 97,128 miles

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

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 3 Apr 2006 93,945 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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R496 BMB is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R496 BMB, 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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R496 BMB is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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