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R714 YCL

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

58,501 mi
Last recorded58,501 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR714 YCL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 58,501 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 58,501 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 55,005 miles

Both rear tyres have age cracks in the tread not reaching the cords

slight corrosion to the offside chassis

Fail 18 Jun 2013 55,005 miles

Both rear tyres have age cracks in the tread not reaching the cords

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

slight corrosion to the offside chassis

Fail 18 Jun 2012 54,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight age cracks in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2012 54,979 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight age cracks in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2011 54,389 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 53,828 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 53,828 miles

Nearside 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)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 53,037 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 51,821 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 51,821 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 49,803 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 47,902 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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R714 YCL is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R714 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 R714 YCL registered?

R714 YCL is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R714 YCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R714 YCL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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