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P431 DPC

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,914 mi
Last recorded150,914 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP431 DPC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2017 150,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Front number plate damaged

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

Nearside Rear nail in tread

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 146,492 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear wheel arch areas to sill and inner sill rear panels corroding.

Pass 29 Apr 2015 141,827 miles

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

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

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

general underbody and component suraface corrosion.

offside and nearside rear inner and outer sill panels corroding.

Pass 28 Apr 2014 137,504 miles

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

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

general component surface corrosion.

offside and nearside rear outer sill repair panels corroding.

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Fail 28 Apr 2014 137,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

general component surface corrosion.

offside and nearside rear outer sill repair panels corroding.

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Pass 25 Apr 2013 131,560 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 131,560 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 126,396 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 119,753 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 111,973 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 102,739 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 94,246 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 94,246 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 88,974 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 86,377 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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P431 DPC 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 73.3%.

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 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 P431 DPC, 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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P431 DPC is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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