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P277 RFS

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,050 mi
Last recorded119,050 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP277 RFS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2011 119,050 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 111,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 May 2010 110,078 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2009 90,383 miles

battery in secure/front crossmember corroding/both sides to rear outer sill corroding/near side cv boot cracking/exhaust corroding/vehicle dry under and corroding/near side rear spring well corroding

Fail 23 May 2009 90,381 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery in secure/front crossmember corroding/both sides to rear outer sill corroding/near side cv boot cracking/exhaust corroding/vehicle dry under and corroding/near side rear spring well corroding

Pass 20 May 2008 79,226 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 74,093 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 67,069 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside and nearside rear outersills general surface corrosion

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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P277 RFS is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P277 RFS, 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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P277 RFS is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 June 1997.

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