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R516 KUG

1997 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,912 mi
Last recorded115,912 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR516 KUG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2017 115,912 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Bumper (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 109,514 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 109,514 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Bottom arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 101,523 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 96,556 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2012 91,954 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 87,278 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 81,842 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 76,105 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 70,944 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 65,141 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 59,615 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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R516 KUG is a 1997 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R516 KUG, 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 R516 KUG registered?

R516 KUG is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 November 1997.

Is R516 KUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R516 KUG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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