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P204 BDD

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,282 mi
Last recorded112,282 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP204 BDD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 112,282 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 112,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 105,509 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 105,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 100,769 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 99,013 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 99,013 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 94,500 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 88,355 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 82,042 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2005 75,324 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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P204 BDD is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P204 BDD, 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 P204 BDD registered?

P204 BDD is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is P204 BDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P204 BDD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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