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P290 CFC

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

80,312 mi
Last recorded80,312 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2006
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP290 CFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2006 80,312 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 80,312 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 80,289 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Apr 2006 80,012 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P290 CFC is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 P290 CFC, 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 P290 CFC registered?

P290 CFC is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P290 CFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P290 CFC shows 4 tests with a 25% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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