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P346 ERC

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,469 mi
Last recorded145,469 miles
Recorded on27 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP346 ERC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2010 145,469 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 145,452 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2009 136,130 miles

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

both front tyres becoming bold on inner edges

Fail 18 May 2009 136,130 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front tyres becoming bold on inner edges

Pass 10 May 2008 126,272 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 116,142 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 150,620 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P346 ERC is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P346 ERC, 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 P346 ERC registered?

P346 ERC is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 March 1997.

Is P346 ERC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P346 ERC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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