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P374 YFX

1997 Nissan Almera

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,900 mi
Last recorded88,900 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP374 YFX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 88,900 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 88,900 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 85,370 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 85,358 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 81,897 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 81,819 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 76,906 miles

o/s rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 16 Nov 2009 71,943 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 67,255 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 67,249 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 62,190 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 56,639 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 51,110 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

both outer c v gaitors perishing

front brake discs corroding on inner friction surface

front brake pads getting low

offside rear brake squeeling when wheel is rotated slowly and brake not applied

oil pressure switch leaking

surface corrosion starting to appear to most of rear chassis

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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P374 YFX is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P374 YFX, 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 P374 YFX registered?

P374 YFX is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P374 YFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P374 YFX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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