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P226 JBU

1997 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,488 mi
Last recorded83,488 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP226 JBU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2008 83,488 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 83,488 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 74,124 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 18 Jan 2007 74,124 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 107,187 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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P226 JBU is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P226 JBU, 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 P226 JBU registered?

P226 JBU is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 March 1997.

Is P226 JBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P226 JBU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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