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P134 MBD

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,578 mi
Last recorded110,578 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP134 MBD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2012 110,578 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre damaged on inner sidewall

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Oct 2011 106,683 miles

Bonnet cable broken but still functions

Engine leaking oil

F/n/s tyre worn on both edges

Front floor panels corroding

Front wiprs split

Outer sills corroding

inner sills corroding

rear wiper u/s

Fail 20 Oct 2011 106,683 miles

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

Bonnet cable broken but still functions

Engine leaking oil

F/n/s tyre worn on both edges

Front floor panels corroding

Front wiprs split

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Outer sills corroding

inner sills corroding

rear wiper u/s

Pass 1 Oct 2010 104,196 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion found at side and support sills and floorpan and chassis

front tyres worn uneven

Pass 6 Oct 2009 103,503 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 103,495 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 101,550 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 101,550 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 98,543 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 96,184 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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P134 MBD 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 60%.

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 P134 MBD, 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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P134 MBD is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 January 1997.

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