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P471 MHE

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,072 mi
Last recorded78,072 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP471 MHE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2012 78,072 miles

front no. plate damaged.n/s washer inoperative.underside has heavy and extensive surface corrosion.steel brake pipes have some rust.sills have welding repairs

Fail 21 Feb 2012 78,061 miles

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

front no. plate damaged.n/s washer inoperative.underside has heavy and extensive surface corrosion.steel brake pipes have some rust.sills have welding repairs

Pass 25 Jan 2011 75,057 miles

widespread surface corrosion in underbody.some rust in brake pipes.

Pass 17 Feb 2010 71,157 miles

front no plate cracked. wear in brake discs and pads. extensive surface corrosion in underbody.

Fail 9 Feb 2010 70,934 miles

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

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

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

front no plate cracked. wear in brake discs and pads. extensive surface corrosion in underbody.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 66,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

extensive surface corrosion in underbody, welding repairs to sills. some rust in brake pipes. o/s wiper blade worn. some wear in discs and pads.

Fail 12 Feb 2009 66,741 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

extensive surface corrosion in underbody, welding repairs to sills. some rust in brake pipes. o/s wiper blade worn. some wear in discs and pads.

Pass 4 Feb 2008 64,835 miles

n/s wiper blade slightly split

Pass 21 Feb 2007 63,043 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Feb 2007 62,849 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 61,225 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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P471 MHE is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc 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 P471 MHE, 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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P471 MHE is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 April 1997.

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