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P446 LOH

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,566 mi
Last recorded120,566 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP446 LOH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 120,566 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brake disc.s rusty

battery loose

Fail 10 Aug 2012 120,566 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brake disc.s rusty

battery loose

Pass 26 Aug 2011 115,930 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 115,922 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 110,705 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 105,436 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 105,436 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 96,753 miles

sills corroding/outer sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2007 88,593 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 88,588 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 80,140 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 80,140 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to inner sills,floorpans,ferrels,brake pipes

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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P446 LOH is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P446 LOH, 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 P446 LOH registered?

P446 LOH is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 April 1997.

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