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P287 AHG

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

95,762 mi
Last recorded95,762 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP287 AHG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 95,762 miles

BRAKE PIPE HAS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

FUEL METAL PIPE HAS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

VEHICLE STRUCTURE HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

Fail 21 Apr 2014 95,758 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

FUEL METAL PIPE HAS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 93,431 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

fron crossmember has slightly corrosion

fuel pipe has slightly corrosion

rear exhaust mounting area has slightly corrosion

Fail 19 Apr 2013 93,431 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear exhaust mounting area has slightly corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2012 90,037 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 90,037 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 82,625 miles

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

front cross member in slightly rusty condition

fuel and brake pipes in slightly rusty condition

not able to check welding repair out properly. advised this customer.

underbody in all round rusty condition

Fail 18 Jan 2011 82,625 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

front cross member in slightly rusty condition

fuel and brake pipes in slightly rusty condition

underbody in all round rusty condition

Pass 6 Jan 2010 79,009 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 75,306 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 75,306 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 71,688 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 71,645 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 67,512 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 67,510 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 63,024 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 63,024 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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P287 AHG is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 P287 AHG, 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 P287 AHG registered?

P287 AHG is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P287 AHG safe to buy?

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