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P28 PYA

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,659 mi
Last recorded129,659 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 PYA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 129,659 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 129,659 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 122,983 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2010 116,919 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 112,468 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 112,468 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 107,728 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 101,294 miles

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

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

both outer sils rusty.

Pass 12 Oct 2005 96,128 miles

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

nearside outer sil rusty at rear

offside outer sil rusty at rear

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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P28 PYA 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 77.8%.

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 P28 PYA, 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 P28 PYA registered?

P28 PYA is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P28 PYA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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