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P253 PLL

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,211 mi
Last recorded85,211 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP253 PLL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 85,211 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 85,165 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 84,408 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at union (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2018 83,432 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 10 Jan 2017 82,231 miles

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2016 80,511 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 80,503 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 78,246 miles

screw in offside front tyre tread

Pass 13 Jan 2014 76,110 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 73,565 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 70,244 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 67,896 miles

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

tested wet.

Fail 12 Jan 2011 67,888 miles

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

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

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

tested wet.

Pass 12 Jan 2010 65,329 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 61,378 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 58,211 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 54,871 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 52,237 miles

rear no plate in poor condition

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

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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P253 PLL is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P253 PLL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P253 PLL registered?

P253 PLL is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P253 PLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P253 PLL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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