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P429 YHG

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,631 mi
Last recorded49,631 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP429 YHG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2018 49,631 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis legs and crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old tyres need replaced ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 49,220 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear tyres ageing and cracked 10 years old

general underside corrosion

Pass 26 May 2016 49,074 miles

Corrosion all over underside of vehicle

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 48,686 miles

general underside corrosion

Fail 11 Jun 2015 48,686 miles

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

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2014 48,647 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 48,398 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 48,284 miles

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 12 Jun 2012 48,284 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 47,778 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 46,740 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 45,323 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 43,581 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 43,581 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 43,172 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 42,719 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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P429 YHG is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P429 YHG, 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 P429 YHG registered?

P429 YHG is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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