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P461 WNY

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

175,432 mi
Last recorded175,432 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP461 WNY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2013 175,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear belts not tested,rear seats loaded

Pass 9 Jan 2012 158,535 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 152,553 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 144,040 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 144,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 139,057 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 139,057 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 136,171 miles

Both front tyre treads are low. 3mm

Fail 30 Jan 2008 136,171 miles

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

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

Both front tyre treads are low. 3mm

Pass 19 Dec 2006 126,617 miles

oil sump is corroded, new recommended

Pass 12 May 2006 124,631 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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P461 WNY is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P461 WNY, 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 P461 WNY registered?

P461 WNY is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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