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P439 CBW

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

106,258 mi
Last recorded106,258 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP439 CBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 106,258 miles

tow bar not fitted.

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion main chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear inner sill slightly corroded.

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion main chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch slightly corroded but no sharp edges. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear inner sill slightly corrode.

oil leaks.

Fail 16 Apr 2016 106,257 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion main chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear inner sill slightly corroded.

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion main chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch slightly corroded but no sharp edges. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear inner sill slightly corrode.

oil leaks.

tow bar not fitted.

Pass 20 Apr 2015 103,612 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Apr 2015 103,611 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Apr 2014 101,363 miles

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Apr 2014 101,347 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Mar 2013 98,264 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2013 98,264 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2012 94,159 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 91,493 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Feb 2011 91,491 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 66,089 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2010 66,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2009 84,114 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 84,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 73,558 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 73,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 61,592 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 53,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 53,701 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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P439 CBW is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 P439 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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P439 CBW is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 April 1997.

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