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R566 PKX

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,682 mi
Last recorded86,682 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR566 PKX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 86,682 miles

general surface corrosion present throughout underside of the vehicle, including; chasis, brake pipes, fuel pipes, and suspension components.

Pass 27 Oct 2012 85,848 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 85,848 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 84,201 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 80,220 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 74,548 miles

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

light corrosion n/s rear backplate.

Pass 7 Oct 2008 66,257 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 55,473 miles

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 48,264 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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R566 PKX is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R566 PKX, 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 R566 PKX registered?

R566 PKX is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 October 1997.

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