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P203 NKE

1997 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

109,369 mi
Last recorded109,369 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP203 NKE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 109,369 miles

rear tyres cracked

Fail 17 Dec 2013 109,359 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

rear tyres cracked

Pass 18 Dec 2012 100,543 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

battery insecure

centre exhaust section rusty

front pads low

n/s/f tyre low on tread

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre perished on inner and outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Dec 2012 100,543 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

battery insecure

centre exhaust section rusty

front pads low

n/s/f tyre low on tread

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre perished on inner and outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2011 92,558 miles

some rear brake pipes in poor condition

Fail 13 Dec 2011 92,558 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

some rear brake pipes in poor condition

Fail 23 Aug 2011 72,550 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 79,374 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 71,747 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 62,273 miles

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

n/s front tyre low inner edge of tread

rear sills corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2007 51,471 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 51,469 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 43,565 miles

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

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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P203 NKE is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P203 NKE, 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 P203 NKE registered?

P203 NKE is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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