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R781 YRP

1997 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

168,572 mi
Last recorded168,572 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR781 YRP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2009 168,572 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both rear tyres flat

Pass 24 Aug 2007 154,743 miles

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

both outer sills corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2007 154,042 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

advise both outer sills corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2006 132,344 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 132,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R781 YRP is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R781 YRP, 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 R781 YRP registered?

R781 YRP is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 September 1997.

Is R781 YRP safe to buy?

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