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P274 CBW

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,246 mi
Last recorded121,246 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP274 CBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2010 121,246 miles

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

Engine sump corroded/leaking

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Nearside front brake disc pitted

Offside front brake binding slightly

Offside front brake disc pitted

Oil pressure switch leaking

Fail 2 Aug 2010 121,172 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Engine sump corroded/leaking

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Nearside front brake disc pitted

Offside front brake binding slightly

Offside front brake disc pitted

Oil pressure switch leaking

Pass 6 Aug 2009 113,815 miles

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

front brakes binding slightly

front numberplate slightly dirty

nearside front indicator lens damaged

possible power steering fluid leak from pipes in front of radiator

Pass 8 Aug 2008 105,394 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 105,394 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2007 96,660 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front numberplate slightly dirty and deteriated

Pass 8 Aug 2007 96,660 miles

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

front numberplate slightly dirty and deteriated

Pass 10 Aug 2006 87,510 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 87,510 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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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P274 CBW is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P274 CBW, 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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P274 CBW is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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