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P164 MVR

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,320 mi
Last recorded129,320 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP164 MVR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 129,320 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 129,320 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 125,736 miles

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

front number plate cracked

no rear wiper blade

rear arches corroded

whole underbody undersealed

Fail 22 Jun 2010 125,735 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

front number plate cracked

no rear wiper blade

rear arches corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2009 121,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear bumper insecure

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corroded outer sill NS and OS Rear

crack in front number plate

slight corossion on boot lid

Pass 21 Jul 2008 118,303 miles

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

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

dent all round vehicle

front number plate cracked

Pass 10 Jul 2007 100,879 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 100,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 82,343 miles

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

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

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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P164 MVR is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P164 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 P164 MVR registered?

P164 MVR is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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