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R989 MDV

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

39,873 mi
Last recorded39,873 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR989 MDV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 39,873 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 39,555 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 39,180 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 39,176 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 38,631 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 38,624 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r/ tyre perrished inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2010 37,877 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 37,207 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 36,042 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 36,039 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 35,240 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 34,541 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 33,781 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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R989 MDV is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R989 MDV, 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 R989 MDV registered?

R989 MDV is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is R989 MDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R989 MDV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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