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P251 CUX

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,500 mi
Last recorded94,500 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP251 CUX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 94,500 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 91,086 miles

Body has slight corrosion both nearside & offside outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Oct 2016 91,086 miles

Body has slight corrosion both nearside & offside outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 87,408 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 83,908 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 80,003 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 80,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 74,967 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 68,067 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 64,081 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 60,335 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 56,441 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 51,723 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 47,004 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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P251 CUX is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P251 CUX, 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 P251 CUX registered?

P251 CUX is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P251 CUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P251 CUX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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