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P447 DRD

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,609 mi
Last recorded71,609 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP447 DRD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2009 71,609 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)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

poor welding

Fail 3 Jul 2009 71,606 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 64,662 miles

both front c.v boot perishing

both rear outer sills rusty

off side rear tyre on legal limit

rear exhaust box outer covers broken

Pass 6 Nov 2006 60,195 miles

both outer sills rusty

rear exhaust box outer shield broken

rear fuel pipe rusty

Pass 7 Nov 2005 55,526 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 55,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front c.v boots perreshing

off side front tyre on 1.6 legal limit

off side rear outer sill rusty

rear exhaust box outer shield broken

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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P447 DRD is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P447 DRD, 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 P447 DRD registered?

P447 DRD is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P447 DRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P447 DRD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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