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P306 OBY

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,409 mi
Last recorded144,409 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP306 OBY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 144,409 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 133,062 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 133,062 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 127,388 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 127,388 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 117,336 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 111,918 miles

nearside and offside rear tyre inner treads worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Pass 28 Jul 2010 99,356 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads worn on 1.5 mm limit-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Pass 31 Jul 2009 86,713 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 77,334 miles

surface rust on nearside and offside rear outer sills.

Pass 30 Jul 2007 71,388 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 64,455 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 59,856 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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P306 OBY is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P306 OBY, 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 P306 OBY registered?

P306 OBY is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P306 OBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P306 OBY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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