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P102 UTL

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,909 mi
Last recorded49,909 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP102 UTL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2014 49,909 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 49,208 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 48,769 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 47,025 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 45,729 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 45,729 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 44,514 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 43,067 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 40,412 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 38,656 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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P102 UTL is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P102 UTL, 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 P102 UTL registered?

P102 UTL is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P102 UTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P102 UTL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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