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R880 PCY

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,789 mi
Last recorded106,789 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR880 PCY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2010 106,789 miles

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

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

both front gaiters perishing

Pass 9 May 2009 99,468 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 17 Apr 2008 90,290 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 90,287 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 82,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

unable to fully test nearside rear seatbelt due to fitted childseat.

Pass 11 May 2006 72,346 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 67,926 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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R880 PCY is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R880 PCY, 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 R880 PCY registered?

R880 PCY is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R880 PCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R880 PCY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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