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R804 KBM

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,249 mi
Last recorded125,249 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR804 KBM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2011 125,249 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

front crossmember corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2010 118,030 miles

offside and nearside sills corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2010 118,024 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside and nearside sills corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2009 110,910 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 102,756 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

near side rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 6 Aug 2007 95,401 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2006 87,044 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 87,044 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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R804 KBM is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R804 KBM, 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 R804 KBM registered?

R804 KBM is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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