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P208 PRE

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,876 mi
Last recorded69,876 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP208 PRE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 69,876 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 69,876 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 63,661 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 56,478 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 50,544 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 47,330 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 47,330 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 43,072 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 41,453 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 36,666 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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P208 PRE 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 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 P208 PRE, 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 P208 PRE registered?

P208 PRE is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P208 PRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P208 PRE 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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