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P459 CVE

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,661 mi
Last recorded87,661 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP459 CVE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2008 87,661 miles

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

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

repairs to rear of both outer sills

Fail 7 Apr 2008 87,630 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

repairs to rear of both outer sills

Pass 19 Feb 2007 84,581 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 80,055 miles

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

brake pipes to nearside and offside rear flexis rusty

Fail 2 Feb 2006 80,055 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes to nearside and offside rear flexis rusty

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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P459 CVE is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P459 CVE, 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 P459 CVE registered?

P459 CVE is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 January 1997.

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