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R636 YJN

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,995 mi
Last recorded89,995 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR636 YJN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2016 89,995 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 88,318 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front tyre in poor condition

Fail 8 Jun 2015 88,318 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front tyre in poor condition

Pass 19 Jun 2014 87,318 miles

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

all rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2013 84,594 miles

nearside rear tyre in poor condition 175/70/13

Pass 10 Aug 2012 80,532 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 80,259 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 77,591 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 74,773 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 74,773 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 72,227 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 72,227 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 69,320 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 64,900 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 60,908 miles

unfriendly metal attachment on front bumper †general corrosion underneath †slight blow from downpipe

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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R636 YJN is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R636 YJN, 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 R636 YJN registered?

R636 YJN is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 October 1997.

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