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P283 OSF

1997 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

84,791 mi
Last recorded84,791 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP283 OSF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2007 84,791 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 84,791 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear outer wheel arches corroded

exhaust corroded

nearside front outer wheel arch corroded

offside front door damaged previously and corroded

offside front outer wheel arch corroded

Fail 29 May 2007 84,787 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front outer swheel arches corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

vehicle previously damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2006 116,697 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 116,641 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P283 OSF is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P283 OSF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P283 OSF registered?

P283 OSF is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 April 1997.

Is P283 OSF safe to buy?

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