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R530 YAR

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,499 mi
Last recorded61,499 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR530 YAR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 61,499 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 61,496 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 53,780 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills are slightly corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 46,519 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 37,929 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 37,929 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 35,754 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 33,419 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 31,103 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 31,102 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 28,649 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 23,930 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 21,398 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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R530 YAR is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R530 YAR, 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 R530 YAR registered?

R530 YAR is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R530 YAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R530 YAR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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