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P258 UTC

1997 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,794 mi
Last recorded127,794 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP258 UTC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 127,794 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2012 127,794 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 125,788 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 125,662 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 116,550 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 112,517 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 112,473 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 98,369 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 98,356 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 85,388 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 73,573 miles

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

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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P258 UTC is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P258 UTC, 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 P258 UTC registered?

P258 UTC is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 June 1997.

Is P258 UTC safe to buy?

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