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P324 PFM

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,904 mi
Last recorded80,904 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP324 PFM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 80,904 miles

corrision on rear springs

oil leak on engine

Fail 26 Sep 2013 80,904 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrision on rear springs

oil leak on engine

Pass 24 Jul 2012 71,193 miles

Both rear tyres splitting and perished

Front brake discs worn thin and corroded , pads worn 60%

Fail 24 Jul 2012 71,193 miles

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

Both rear tyres splitting and perished

Front brake discs worn thin and corroded , pads worn 60%

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 65,114 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 65,083 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 May 2009 63,450 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 16 May 2009 63,450 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 56,844 miles

rear tyre pressures very low.

Fail 27 Feb 2008 56,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyre pressures very low.

Pass 30 Jan 2007 53,864 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 53,762 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2006 48,982 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

several brake pipes first stages of corrosion.

Pass 26 Jan 2006 48,982 miles

several brake pipes first stages of corrosion.

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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P324 PFM is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P324 PFM, 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 P324 PFM registered?

P324 PFM is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 February 1997.

Is P324 PFM safe to buy?

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