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P476 ESA

1997 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,093 mi
Last recorded112,093 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2006
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP476 ESA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2006 112,093 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2006 112,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2005 105,766 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 105,766 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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P476 ESA is a 1997 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P476 ESA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P476 ESA?

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What year was P476 ESA registered?

P476 ESA is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 May 1997.

Is P476 ESA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P476 ESA shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P476 ESA have outstanding finance?

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