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P426 FCY

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

118,766 mi
Last recorded118,766 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP426 FCY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 118,766 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly and has cuts

Fail 1 Aug 2013 118,766 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside front wiper blade split. STRONGLY ADVISE

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly and has cuts

offside front wiper blade split.STRONGLY ADVISE

Pass 31 Jul 2012 112,854 miles

front crossmember slightly rusty

Fail 30 Jul 2012 112,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

front crossmember slightly rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2011 104,460 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 104,460 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 94,719 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 94,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 87,201 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 87,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 80,557 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 80,557 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 77,204 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 71,475 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 71,475 miles

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

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

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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P426 FCY is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P426 FCY, 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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P426 FCY is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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