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P445 MHE

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,456 mi
Last recorded144,456 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP445 MHE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 144,456 miles

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

corrosion to offside rear bumper mounting

Fail 27 Mar 2015 144,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion to offside rear bumper mounting

Pass 1 Apr 2014 142,683 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 121,130 miles

all rear metal brake pipes corroded

nearside and offside front floors corroded

offside rear wheel arch poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2012 106,241 miles

all rear metal brake pipes badly corroded but appear to have been cleaned in places

nearside rear tyre new at time of test

offside rear tyre badly worn on edges

poor repair to offside rear wheel arch

windscreen damaged and scratched

Pass 18 Apr 2011 101,177 miles

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

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

sills & arch welded & undersealed

Fail 1 Apr 2011 101,146 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 98,214 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 88,199 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 75,906 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 72,137 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 70,374 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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P445 MHE is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P445 MHE, 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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P445 MHE is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 April 1997.

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