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R788 WVM

1997 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,718 mi
Last recorded66,718 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR788 WVM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2010 66,718 miles

advise both rear outer sills corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2010 66,718 miles

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

advise both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2009 61,678 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 57,201 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 52,308 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 52,308 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 47,216 miles

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

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

object rattling inside n/s/r tyre

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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R788 WVM is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R788 WVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R788 WVM registered?

R788 WVM is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R788 WVM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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