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R663 YAT

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

156,680 mi
Last recorded156,680 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR663 YAT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 156,680 miles

Engine Covers / Undertrays Fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2015 156,680 miles

Engine Covers / Undertrays Fitted

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 147,336 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 147,336 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 129,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front coil springs rusty.

both rear coil springs rusty.

front panel crossmember badly corroded.

o/s/r tyre starting to crack.

underside of vehicle corroded & rusty.

washers have poor effort.

wiper blades poor.

Fail 9 Dec 2013 129,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front coil springs rusty.

both rear coil springs rusty.

front panel crossmember badly corroded.

o/s/r tyre starting to crack.

underside of vehicle corroded & rusty.

washers have poor effort.

wiper blades poor.

Pass 3 Dec 2012 117,437 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside and offside rear chassi corroded not holed

Pass 9 Dec 2011 109,999 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 109,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 98,534 miles

tracking out causing wear to nsf tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2009 90,388 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 90,388 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 78,645 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 78,645 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 63,728 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 49,514 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 49,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 44,809 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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R663 YAT is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R663 YAT, 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 R663 YAT registered?

R663 YAT is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 December 1997.

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