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P368 PPP

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

101,906 mi
Last recorded101,906 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP368 PPP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 May 2012 101,906 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine oil leak, sump very rusty

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 May 2011 95,829 miles

advise o/s A pillar rusty

advise rear brake pipes rusty

advise rear sills rusty

Pass 6 May 2010 93,278 miles

advise brake pipes rusty at rear

Fail 29 Apr 2010 93,278 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

advise brake pipes rusty at rear

Pass 15 May 2009 91,153 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 91,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 87,780 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 84,510 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 84,510 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 80,099 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner edge, o/s/r worn inner edge.

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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P368 PPP is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue 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 P368 PPP, 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 P368 PPP registered?

P368 PPP is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 January 1997.

Is P368 PPP safe to buy?

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