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R512 PSB

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,954 mi
Last recorded90,954 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR512 PSB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2007 90,954 miles

n/s/f tyre is under inflatted

nsr and osr shock absorber rubbers covers deteriorated

offside rear sill body has slight corrosion

Fail 10 Aug 2007 90,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

NSR and OSR shocker rubber covers deterioated

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

Fail 26 Jul 2006 84,063 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 84,063 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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R512 PSB is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R512 PSB, 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 R512 PSB registered?

R512 PSB is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R512 PSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R512 PSB shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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