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R656 RSW

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,776 mi
Last recorded73,776 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR656 RSW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2009 73,776 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake imbalance 20%.

Slight bind nearside front brake.

Slight corrosion offside rear wheel arch.

Pass 30 May 2008 68,165 miles

Corrosion on offside rear wheel arch.

Front brake imbalance 20%.

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 30 May 2008 68,165 miles

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

Corrosion on offside rear wheel arch.

Front brake imbalance 20%.

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 1 Jun 2007 63,867 miles

Slight brake bind on nearside front.

Pass 5 Jun 2006 58,451 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2006 58,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2005 53,452 miles
Fail 31 May 2005 53,452 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

CORROSION GETTING BAD REAR OF BOTH SILLS.

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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R656 RSW is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R656 RSW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R656 RSW registered?

R656 RSW is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R656 RSW safe to buy?

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