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P230 YUM

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

52,768 mi
Last recorded52,768 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP230 YUM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 52,768 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 52,768 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 48,742 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 48,741 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 44,882 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2010 42,900 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 42,899 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ONE OF EXHAUST CAT SUPPORT BRACKETS BROKEN OFF.

OSR OUTER TYRE TREAD CRACKING.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 36,861 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 27,561 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

advise o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 15 Nov 2007 27,115 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 27,109 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 26,038 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 26,037 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.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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P230 YUM is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red 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 P230 YUM, 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 P230 YUM registered?

P230 YUM is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 June 1997.

Is P230 YUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P230 YUM shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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