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P476 TAF

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,405 mi
Last recorded104,405 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP476 TAF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2011 104,405 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 16 Feb 2011 104,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2010 99,134 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 1 Feb 2010 99,077 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2009 92,699 miles

brake pipes greased

chassis and sus comp rusted

n/s tyre on limit

Fail 19 Dec 2008 92,697 miles

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

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

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

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

ns sill slight rust

osf tyre low

slight rust all brake pipes

Pass 4 Oct 2007 84,150 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 84,150 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 75,542 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 75,542 miles

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

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 TAF is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 TAF, 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 P476 TAF registered?

P476 TAF is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 May 1997.

Is P476 TAF safe to buy?

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