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P176 CBW

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

145,413 mi
Last recorded145,413 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP176 CBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 145,413 miles

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle but not excessive within prescribed areas

nearside front indicator slightly insecure

windscreen damaged but not seriously affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 30 Jul 2015 145,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle but not excessive within prescribed areas

nearside front indicator slightly insecure

windscreen damaged but not seriously affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 6 Aug 2014 139,637 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to underside of vehicle but not excessive within prescribed areas

Fail 5 Aug 2014 139,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to underside of vehicle but not excessive within prescribed areas

Pass 6 Aug 2013 133,286 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

centre exhaust mounting broken but system still adequately supported

rear tyres perished and cracked on sidewalls

Fail 25 Jul 2013 133,089 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

centre exhaust mounting broken but system still adequately supported

rear tyres perished and cracked on sidewalls

Pass 30 Jul 2012 126,553 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 126,521 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 119,542 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 119,531 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 114,599 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 108,369 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 101,275 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 97,800 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 96,518 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 88,473 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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P176 CBW is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 P176 CBW, 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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P176 CBW is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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