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R856 YEE

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

103,086 mi
Last recorded103,086 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR856 YEE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2010 103,086 miles

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 103,086 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 97,428 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 97,428 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 90,848 miles

body damage to offside front wing.

both rear wheel arches corroded..

child seat fitted to rear seat belt.

nearside rear tyre on 1.8mm..

offside front tyre on 1.6mm..

offside front tyre on 1.7mm, plus slightly out of shape inner tread pattern..

offside rear outer sill corroded..

Fail 24 Jun 2008 90,848 miles

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

body damage to offside front wing.

both rear wheel arches corroded..

child seat fitted to rear seat belt.

nearside rear tyre on 1.8mm..

offside front tyre on 1.6mm..

offside front tyre on 1.7mm, plus slightly out of shape inner tread pattern..

offside rear outer sill corroded..

Pass 27 Jun 2007 79,213 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 79,213 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 68,909 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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R856 YEE is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R856 YEE, 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 R856 YEE registered?

R856 YEE is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R856 YEE safe to buy?

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