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P287 TFV

1997 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,288 mi
Last recorded118,288 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP287 TFV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 118,288 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 118,288 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 114,509 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 114,509 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 111,141 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 111,141 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 104,328 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 104,272 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 90,558 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 90,558 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 88,384 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 71,986 miles

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 26 Apr 2007 71,986 miles

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

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

Underside of vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 25 Apr 2006 54,722 miles

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 TFV is a 1997 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TFV, 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 TFV registered?

P287 TFV is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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