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R710 YCL

1997 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,830 mi
Last recorded118,830 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR710 YCL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2009 118,830 miles

exhaust corroded

front antiroll bar links worn

oil leak

underside surface corrosion

wheel arches corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2009 118,830 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded

front antiroll bar links worn

oil leak

underside surface corrosion

wheel arches corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2008 111,736 miles

underside surface corrosion

wings corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2007 103,802 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 103,802 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front outer cv gaiters starting to perish

front section on exhaust corroded and leaking slightly around old repair

nearside rear brake disc corroding

offside rear tyre tread worn low

surface corrosion on underside

Pass 16 Aug 2006 95,300 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 95,300 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyre treads low

Pass 16 Aug 2005 87,043 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2005 87,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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R710 YCL is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R710 YCL, 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 R710 YCL registered?

R710 YCL is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R710 YCL safe to buy?

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