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P246 CBW

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,493 mi
Last recorded104,493 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP246 CBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 104,493 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 104,493 miles

Centre Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 88,131 miles

rear wheel arches poor condition.n/s/r shocker damp.exhaust poor condition.front brake discs poor condition.

Fail 24 Apr 2008 88,131 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear wheel arches poor condition.n/s/r shocker damp.exhaust poor condition.front brake discs poor condition.

Pass 3 May 2007 78,899 miles

HEAVY UNDERBODY CORROSION FORMING TO FLOOR/SUMP PAN/CHASSIS/SILLS/FUEL TANK AND FILLER NECK PIPE.SURFACE RUST TO N/S/F BRK PIPE.

Pass 7 Jun 2006 70,484 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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P246 CBW is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P246 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 P246 CBW registered?

P246 CBW is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P246 CBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P246 CBW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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