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P356 TFV

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,529 mi
Last recorded115,529 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP356 TFV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2011 115,529 miles

Chassis front cross member corroded.

Drive shaft outer gaiters cracking.

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

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded.

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

Offside front brake hose ferrules corroded.

Offside front brake pipe corroded.

Rear wheel arches corroded.

Rub from offside front brake.

Sills inner sills and chassis corroded.

Tow bar corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 115,129 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Chassis front cross member corroded.

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded.

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

Offside front brake pipe corroded.

Rear wheel arches corroded.

Rub from offside front brake.

Sills inner sills and chassis corroded.

Tow bar corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 110,529 miles

Drive shaft outer boots cracking.

Front brake discs corroded and pitted.

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded.

Offside fron brake hose ferrule corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 110,433 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Drive shaft outer boots cracking.

Front brake discs corroded and pitted.

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded.

Nearside sill corroded at rear.

Offside fron brake hose ferrule corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 106,151 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake discs corroding.

Fail 9 Mar 2009 106,074 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake discs corroding.

Pass 21 Feb 2008 101,347 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 96,964 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 92,314 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 92,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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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P356 TFV is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,974cc diesel 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 P356 TFV, 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 P356 TFV registered?

P356 TFV is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 January 1997.

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