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P255 UTL

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,734 mi
Last recorded146,734 miles
Recorded on21 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP255 UTL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2011 146,734 miles

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 19 May 2010 130,025 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 130,025 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 May 2009 125,865 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2008 114,220 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 May 2007 104,076 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 104,048 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 May 2006 93,996 miles
Fail 14 May 2006 93,994 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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P255 UTL is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P255 UTL, 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 P255 UTL registered?

P255 UTL is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 January 1997.

Is P255 UTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P255 UTL shows 9 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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