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P247 PDM

1997 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,382 mi
Last recorded91,382 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP247 PDM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 91,382 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 91,382 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 80,847 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 80,845 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 72,250 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 72,250 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 62,487 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 53,554 miles

corrosion on rear chassis legs

cv boots are cracked

front tyres are worn to 2mm scuffed and cracked advise replacement

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes are corroded advise replacement

slight uneven application on rear brakes

Pass 1 Nov 2008 47,923 miles

corrosion on rear brake pipes

corrosion on sill backs

front tyres are worn to 3mm and cracked advise replacement

Fail 10 Nov 2007 42,844 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

n/s washers missing screen,wipers smearing slightly

rear inner sills starting to rust

Pass 10 Nov 2007 42,844 miles

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

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

n/s washers missing screen,wipers smearing slightly

rear inner sills starting to rust

Pass 18 Nov 2006 38,601 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 35,221 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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P247 PDM is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P247 PDM, 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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P247 PDM is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P247 PDM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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