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P296 OAR

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,603 mi
Last recorded119,603 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP296 OAR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2007 119,603 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 66,144 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 66,144 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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P296 OAR is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P296 OAR, 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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How do I check the history of P296 OAR?

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What year was P296 OAR registered?

P296 OAR is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is P296 OAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P296 OAR shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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