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P321 RPV

1997 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,776 mi
Last recorded76,776 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 RPV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2011 76,776 miles

Offside outer sill has surface corrosion [not holed at time of test]

Fail 25 Jan 2011 76,768 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front suspension noisy [possible roll bar link]

Pass 24 May 2010 74,603 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 May 2010 74,063 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2009 69,175 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 64,647 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 64,647 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 59,833 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 59,833 miles

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

both sides rear chassis starting to corrode

front brake pads getting low

offside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 9 Jun 2006 56,980 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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P321 RPV is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P321 RPV, 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 P321 RPV registered?

P321 RPV is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P321 RPV safe to buy?

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