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R819 KBM

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

58,901 mi
Last recorded58,901 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR819 KBM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 58,901 miles

offside and nearside inner sills /floors coroded

Pass 17 Jul 2014 57,321 miles

offside and nearside rear inner sills coroded

Fail 17 Jul 2014 57,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside and nearside rear inner sills coroded

Pass 19 Jul 2013 55,605 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear seal corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2013 55,594 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear seal corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2012 53,531 miles

front brake pads 3--4 mm approx

nearside rear sill panel corroding

Pass 8 Jul 2011 51,589 miles

exhaust system coroded

front wipers split

Fail 13 Jul 2010 49,094 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 49,094 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 46,903 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 46,903 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 44,683 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 44,659 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 42,411 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 42,411 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 39,920 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 39,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres close to legal limit

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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R819 KBM is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R819 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R819 KBM registered?

R819 KBM is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R819 KBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R819 KBM shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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