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R553 XYA

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

121,801 mi
Last recorded121,801 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR553 XYA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2014 121,801 miles

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Fail 6 Jan 2014 124,142 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

advise tracking check due to wear on tyres

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 19 Dec 2012 111,398 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 103,472 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 96,471 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 96,471 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 89,391 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 89,388 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 81,459 miles

the sidewalls of all tyres are deteriorating

Fail 10 Nov 2006 81,459 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

the sidewalls of all tyres are deteriorating

Pass 10 Nov 2005 73,004 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 73,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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R553 XYA is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue 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 R553 XYA, 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 R553 XYA registered?

R553 XYA is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R553 XYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R553 XYA 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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