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P193 SBV

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,475 mi
Last recorded71,475 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP193 SBV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 71,475 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 67,215 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 64,100 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 64,051 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 60,980 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 60,956 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 56,731 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 52,386 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 52,374 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

corrosion in n/s & o/s outer sills areas. †clutch bite high.

Pass 31 Jan 2006 48,512 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 48,512 miles

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

rear wiper blade rubber worn. †n/s/f tyre worn 2mm.

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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P193 SBV is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P193 SBV, 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 P193 SBV registered?

P193 SBV is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P193 SBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P193 SBV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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