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P344 DRD

1997 Nissan Almera

White Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,430 mi
Last recorded111,430 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP344 DRD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2008 111,430 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 111,430 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 106,301 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 106,301 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 101,067 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

front axle has different ratio tyres fitted on each side

Pass 3 Jan 2006 93,365 miles

engine smokes

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing on edges

slight oil leak [oil presure switch]

steering wheel cover coming adrift

surface rust on both outer sills

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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P344 DRD is a 1997 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P344 DRD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P344 DRD registered?

P344 DRD is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 January 1997.

Is P344 DRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P344 DRD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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