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R514 PAU

1997 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,658 mi
Last recorded105,658 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR514 PAU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2009 105,658 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING WITH AGE AT REAR

BOTH SIDES REAR CHASSIS RAILS TO SHOCK ABSUBER TURRETS CORRODING WITH AGE

BOTH SIDES REAR INNER SILL PANELS CORRODING WITH AGE

BOTH SIDES REAR OUTTER WHEEL ARCHES CORRODING WITH AGE

FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODING WITH AGE

Pass 7 Aug 2008 77,045 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT OUTTER C,V BOOT CRACKING WITH AGE

Fail 7 Aug 2008 77,045 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT OUTTER C,V BOOT CRACKING WITH AGE

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 88,679 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 88,679 miles

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

BOTH SIDES FRONT OUTTER C,V BOOTS CRACKING WITH AGE.

Pass 11 Aug 2006 82,270 miles

BOTH SIDES REAR OUTTER SILL PANELS CORRODING WITH AGE.

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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R514 PAU is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Black 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 R514 PAU, 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 R514 PAU registered?

R514 PAU is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R514 PAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R514 PAU 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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