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R551 WDB

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

125,350 mi
Last recorded125,350 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR551 WDB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 125,350 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 125,310 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

ehgine oil leaks

Pass 22 Aug 2011 120,322 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 120,322 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre 2/3mm

Pass 27 Aug 2010 114,900 miles

n/s front tyre 2mm and worn smooth on outer edge

o/s rear tyre on limit

rear exhaust corroded

rear steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2010 114,900 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front tyre 2mm and worn smooth on outer edge

o/s rear tyre on limit

rear exhaust corroded

rear steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2009 108,492 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 108,352 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 101,198 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 101,197 miles

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

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

both c.v. boots splitting

o/s rear tyre on limit

Pass 28 Aug 2007 95,020 miles

both c.v. boots splitting

front brake pads worn low

front tyres and o/s rear 2mm

Pass 21 Aug 2006 86,988 miles

front outer cv boots starting to split on both sides.rear brake pipes starting to corrode.cleaned and greased.

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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R551 WDB is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R551 WDB, 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 R551 WDB registered?

R551 WDB is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R551 WDB shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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