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P166 BDG

1997 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,447 mi
Last recorded95,447 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 BDG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2011 95,447 miles

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

both sills / under side rusty

slight bind on o/s front brake

Pass 16 Jul 2011 95,447 miles

both sills / under side rusty

slight bind on o/s front brake

Pass 10 Jul 2010 89,686 miles

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

slight bind on o/s front brake

Pass 18 Jul 2009 85,102 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 77,295 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 77,295 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 70,552 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 61,570 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both number plates starting to discolour

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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P166 BDG is a 1997 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P166 BDG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P166 BDG registered?

P166 BDG is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is P166 BDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P166 BDG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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