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P447 TBW

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

145,008 mi
Last recorded145,008 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP447 TBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 145,008 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear wheel cylinder pipes (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres slightly perished

some brake pipes greased could not inspect

Fail 23 Aug 2016 145,008 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear wheel cylinder pipes (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres slightly perished

some brake pipes greased could not inspect

Pass 3 Sep 2015 144,946 miles

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

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

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

drivers door mirror cracked

front brake pads worn

front screen damaged

n/s and o/s front brake hoses deteriorating

rear brake pipes corroding

wheel arches corroding

Pass 5 Aug 2014 142,747 miles

drivers seat belt damaged

front pads worn

n/rear wheel arch corroding

o/s/rear wheel arches corroding

osrear tyre perishing

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 142,737 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

drivers seat belt damaged

front pads worn

n/rear wheel arch corroding

o/s/rear wheel arches corroding

osrear tyre perishing

Pass 15 Apr 2013 133,134 miles

brake pipes cleaned and painted

Fail 11 Apr 2013 133,125 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 126,301 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 126,204 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 113,666 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 103,399 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 103,398 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 94,448 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 94,448 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 35,531 miles

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

metal brake pipes at rear corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2008 35,523 miles

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

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

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

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

metal brake pipes at rear corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2007 77,104 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 72,108 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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P447 TBW is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P447 TBW, 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 TBW registered?

P447 TBW is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 January 1997.

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