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P338 CEF

1997 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,146 mi
Last recorded145,146 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP338 CEF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2010 145,146 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 138,910 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 138,910 miles

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

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 132,899 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 132,899 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 125,853 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 111,027 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 110,979 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2005 94,241 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 94,241 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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P338 CEF 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 P338 CEF, 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 P338 CEF registered?

P338 CEF is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P338 CEF safe to buy?

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