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P371 SNV

1997 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,155 mi
Last recorded91,155 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP371 SNV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2009 91,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 91,155 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 78,172 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 78,172 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 71,337 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 71,337 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 70,832 miles

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

handbrake travel high

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear wiper blade split

Fail 27 Feb 2006 70,832 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

hand brake travel high

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear wiper blade split

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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P371 SNV is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P371 SNV, 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 P371 SNV registered?

P371 SNV is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P371 SNV safe to buy?

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