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R649 ADL

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,389 mi
Last recorded75,389 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR649 ADL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 75,389 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 75,389 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 71,107 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 68,400 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 65,954 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 63,512 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 63,426 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 61,876 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 61,876 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 58,269 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 55,939 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

handbrake will need adjusting soon

Pass 12 Apr 2007 50,275 miles

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

offside rear tyre has chunck in inner sidewall but not showing cords yet

Pass 9 Mar 2006 44,375 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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R649 ADL is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R649 ADL, 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 R649 ADL registered?

R649 ADL is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R649 ADL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R649 ADL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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