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R899 UBW

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,375 mi
Last recorded81,375 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR899 UBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 81,375 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 78,623 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 78,623 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 77,107 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 77,061 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 75,551 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 75,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 72,892 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 72,892 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 70,826 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 70,826 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 68,911 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 68,911 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 66,307 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 63,591 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 60,042 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 52,503 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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R899 UBW 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 64.7%.

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 R899 UBW, 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 R899 UBW registered?

R899 UBW is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R899 UBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R899 UBW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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