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P170 PLE

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

63,057 mi
Last recorded63,057 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP170 PLE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 63,057 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 62,942 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 58,077 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 58,055 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hole to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hole to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 50,540 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 41,688 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 41,688 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 33,007 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 32,389 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 32,388 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undeseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 31,443 miles

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

offside and nearside rear outer sills coroded

offside and nearside rear tyres are cracking on the shoulder of the tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2016 30,643 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to crack on shoulder

offside front tyre worn to 3mm approx, legal limit is 1.6mm

Pass 3 Jun 2015 29,633 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 29,632 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 28,741 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on edges of tread

offside rear tyre cracking on edges of tread and worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2013 27,907 miles

clutch is badly worn

exhaust is deteriorated at rear and has a minor leak of exhaust gases

nearside front and offside rear tyres worn to 3mm approx, legal limit is 1.6mm

Pass 6 Jun 2012 26,988 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on the outer edges

Pass 1 Jun 2011 25,743 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer edge and wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 May 2010 24,574 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 23,214 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 21,861 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 19,589 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 17,318 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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P170 PLE is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P170 PLE, 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 P170 PLE registered?

P170 PLE is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P170 PLE safe to buy?

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