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P303 OAR

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,495 mi
Last recorded140,495 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP303 OAR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2008 140,495 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 140,494 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 127,899 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 127,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 115,679 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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P303 OAR is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P303 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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What year was P303 OAR registered?

P303 OAR is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P303 OAR safe to buy?

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