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R620 YPW

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

133,206 mi
Last recorded133,206 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR620 YPW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 133,206 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to nearside rear door

Fail 17 May 2012 133,201 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to nearside rear door

Pass 24 May 2011 124,680 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre stop lamp not working

offside front tyre worn bald on inside edge of tread pattern

offside rear and nearside rear steel brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive

offside rear and nearside rear wheel arches corroded but not considered to result in a sharp edge

Fail 17 May 2011 124,593 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre stop lamp not working

offside front tyre worn bald on inside edge of tread pattern

offside rear and nearside rear steel brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive

offside rear and nearside rear wheel arches corroded but not considered to result in a sharp edge

Pass 18 May 2010 112,759 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 112,744 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 May 2009 99,200 miles

1,UNABLE TO CHECK N/S/R SEATBELT. CHILD SEAT FITTED. 2,N/S/F SEATBELT TWISTED. 3,STONECHIP IN ZONE A OF WINDSCREEN.

Rear brake application slightly uneven.

Fail 13 May 2009 99,171 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

1,UNABLE TO CHECK N/S/R SEATBELT. CHILD SEAT FITTED. 2,N/S/F SEATBELT TWISTED. 3,STONECHIP IN ZONE A OF WINDSCREEN.

Pass 19 May 2008 85,402 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2008 85,313 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 67,723 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 49,212 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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R620 YPW is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green 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 R620 YPW, 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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R620 YPW is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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