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P232 CBW

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,409 mi
Last recorded111,409 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP232 CBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 111,409 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front number plate cracked in corner but still secure and legible.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak from engine, oil pressure switch leaking?

Pass 2 Jun 2008 96,353 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 83,983 miles

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

damage to front inner wings front and rear slam panels has been repaired.

Pass 21 Aug 2006 78,760 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 78,760 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust corrosion.

front brake discs show wear and are lipped.

near side centre post/sill weak due to corrosion.

off and near side front brakes are binding on.

off and near side front tyres are worn to the minimum tread depth of 1.6mm/perished/worn unevenly.

off side front headlamp glass shows damage

off side front headlamp pattern weak.

off side front headlamp unit shows condensation/play/movement.

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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P232 CBW is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P232 CBW, 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 P232 CBW registered?

P232 CBW is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P232 CBW safe to buy?

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