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R704 UYD

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,671 mi
Last recorded96,671 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR704 UYD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 96,671 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 96,670 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 94,723 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 94,723 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 88,106 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 81,011 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Nov 2015 81,011 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2014 74,218 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Dec 2013 65,496 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 65,351 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 56,597 miles

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

both outer sills corrded

Pass 30 Nov 2011 51,008 miles

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2010 49,390 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 49,390 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 45,976 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 43,389 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 40,601 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 36,915 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 33,663 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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R704 UYD is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R704 UYD, 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 R704 UYD registered?

R704 UYD is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R704 UYD shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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