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P156 MVR

1997 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,746 mi
Last recorded69,746 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 MVR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2008 69,746 miles

Front numberplate slightly deteriorated and cracked but still legible from 20m distance at time of test - recommend replacement.

Fail 14 Mar 2008 69,746 miles

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

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

Front numberplate slightly deteriorated and cracked but still legible from 20m distance at time of test - recommend replacement.

Pass 14 Mar 2007 65,343 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 59,204 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 59,204 miles

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

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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P156 MVR is a 1997 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P156 MVR, 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 P156 MVR registered?

P156 MVR is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P156 MVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P156 MVR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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