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R556 CBW

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,688 mi
Last recorded114,688 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR556 CBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 114,688 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 112,203 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 108,754 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 104,630 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 99,435 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 99,435 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 92,711 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 87,550 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 87,548 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 87,380 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

rust on front crossmember

rust on n/s/r brake pipe

rust on rear outer sills +rear under sills +chassis +floors

Pass 7 Dec 2007 81,419 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 81,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 73,432 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Nov 2005 63,794 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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R556 CBW is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R556 CBW, 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 R556 CBW registered?

R556 CBW is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 December 1997.

Is R556 CBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R556 CBW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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