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P168 PUB

1997 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,960 mi
Last recorded99,960 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP168 PUB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2012 99,960 miles

engine oil leak possible oil filter,

rear brake pipes greased, rear chassis rusted and flaking, front lower panel corroded and holed outside prescribed area,

Fail 28 Nov 2012 99,960 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine oil leak possible oil filter,

rear brake pipes greased, rear chassis rusted and flaking, front lower panel corroded and holed outside prescribed area,

Pass 29 Nov 2011 97,866 miles

slight blow exhaust, rear chassis rusted and flaking,

Fail 28 Nov 2011 97,866 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

slight blow exhaust, rear chassis rusted and flaking,

Pass 26 Nov 2010 95,681 miles

front pads low, o/s and n/s/r brake pipes rusted, o/s/f sill corroded and holed outside prescribded area,

Pass 6 Nov 2009 93,696 miles

o/s n/s/r brake pipes at brake brake hoses showing surface rust

o/s n/s/r inner sills n/s/r outer sill showing surface corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2008 90,475 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 90,475 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 87,642 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 85,011 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 79,790 miles

surface corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Fail 18 Jan 2006 79,680 miles

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

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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P168 PUB is a 1997 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P168 PUB, 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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P168 PUB is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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