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R726 WHJ

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,254 mi
Last recorded98,254 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR726 WHJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 98,254 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 98,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 94,507 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 138,034 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 86,286 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 86,286 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 82,219 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 82,171 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 77,173 miles

offside front cv gaiter cracked

Fail 22 Jan 2009 77,131 miles

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

offside front cv gaiter cracked

Pass 24 Jan 2008 70,441 miles

slight mist of p.a.s fluid around rack area

Pass 31 Jan 2007 64,927 miles

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

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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R726 WHJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R726 WHJ, 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 R726 WHJ registered?

R726 WHJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R726 WHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R726 WHJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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