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R502 KAW

1997 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,721 mi
Last recorded85,721 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR502 KAW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 85,721 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 77,654 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 73,839 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 73,806 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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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R502 KAW is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R502 KAW, 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 R502 KAW registered?

R502 KAW is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 October 1997.

Is R502 KAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R502 KAW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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