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P389 CBW

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,790 mi
Last recorded106,790 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP389 CBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 106,790 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 102,591 miles

Rear wiper damaged

Fail 9 Apr 2018 102,591 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2017 98,736 miles

Both rear tyre are slightly crack on the inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 93,524 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre slight crack on the edge

Rear number plate slightly insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 85,213 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 85,213 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear brake slight low

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 83,978 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside rear inner tyre slight tear

Pass 20 Apr 2013 82,251 miles

Car body slight damaged

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear tyre crack on the edge

Fail 20 Apr 2013 82,251 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Car body slight damaged

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear tyre crack on the edge

Pass 14 Apr 2012 81,688 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 80,954 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 80,954 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2010 80,662 miles

both rear side sills started to corrode

Pass 22 Apr 2009 79,824 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 77,647 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 74,314 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2006 71,206 miles

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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P389 CBW is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P389 CBW, 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 P389 CBW registered?

P389 CBW is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 April 1997.

Is P389 CBW safe to buy?

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