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P263 DTN

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,732 mi
Last recorded122,732 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP263 DTN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2012 122,732 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Feb 2012 122,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2011 113,837 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 113,824 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 111,843 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 111,843 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2009 110,264 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 108,121 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 106,324 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 104,581 miles

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)

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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P263 DTN is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P263 DTN, 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 P263 DTN registered?

P263 DTN is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 May 1997.

Is P263 DTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P263 DTN shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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