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P168 SCV

1997 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

96,643 mi
Last recorded96,643 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP168 SCV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 96,643 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 96,643 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 88,622 miles

front cross member corroded

rear brake pipes heavily greased

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 88,621 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front 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)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front cross member corroded

rear brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 20 Jun 2013 82,496 miles

Front crossmember rusty

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 82,496 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Front crossmember rusty

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 76,498 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 76,498 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 72,102 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 24 May 2010 65,890 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2010 65,898 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 57,391 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 57,385 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 48,543 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 48,543 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 40,272 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 33,046 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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P168 SCV is a 1997 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P168 SCV, 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 P168 SCV registered?

P168 SCV is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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