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R610 VUY

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,169 mi
Last recorded139,169 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR610 VUY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 139,169 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 139,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 128,950 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 119,203 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 119,203 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 107,116 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 107,116 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 92,253 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 92,253 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 90,404 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 84,247 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2009 75,971 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 75,971 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 68,261 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 62,679 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 62,679 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 56,576 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 51,474 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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R610 VUY is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R610 VUY, 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 R610 VUY registered?

R610 VUY is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 December 1997.

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