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P240 YUF

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,131 mi
Last recorded105,131 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP240 YUF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2009 105,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to front to rear and rear metal brake pipes

corrosion to inner sills, floors and to both rear inner wheel arches

offside front inner brake pad worn low

offside front tyre worn badly on edges (tread not cut as deep)

Fail 16 May 2009 105,086 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to front to rear and rear metal brake pipes

corrosion to inner sills, floors and to both rear inner wheel arches

offside front inner brake pad worn low

offside front tyre worn badly on edges (tread not cut as deep)

Pass 21 May 2008 95,802 miles

corrosion to front to rear and rear metal brake pipes

corrosion to inner and outer sills, chassis and to both rear inner wheel arches

Fail 16 May 2008 95,424 miles

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

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

corrosion to front to rear and rear metal brake pipes

corrosion to inner and outer sills, chassis and to both rear inner wheel arches

nearside rear tyre perished and on the legal limit

Pass 4 May 2007 85,339 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 85,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s outer sill is also corroded and very close to failure

Pass 18 May 2006 79,328 miles

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

the following panels have corrosion †1/both outer sills †2/front x member

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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P240 YUF is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P240 YUF, 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 P240 YUF registered?

P240 YUF is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P240 YUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P240 YUF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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