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R949 WNO

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,062 mi
Last recorded136,062 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR949 WNO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 136,062 miles

advise on o/s outer track rod securing device borderline pass

Fail 27 Feb 2014 136,031 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 135,916 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 129,042 miles

advise n/s outer c/v gaiter seeping grease very minorly from outer clipp monitor

Pass 25 Feb 2012 122,907 miles

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

advise n/s outer c/v gaiter clipp leaking grease very minorly monitor

advise on rear number plate condition

Pass 1 Mar 2011 117,746 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 117,729 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 113,353 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 113,351 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2009 106,428 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 106,428 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 101,563 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 101,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 95,618 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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R949 WNO is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R949 WNO, 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 R949 WNO registered?

R949 WNO is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R949 WNO shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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