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P479 CBW

1997 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,939 mi
Last recorded140,939 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP479 CBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 140,939 miles

Front numberplate cracked

N/S rear door quarter light glass missing

N/S windscreen washer jet blocked

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

O/S front mirror outer cover damaged also secured with tape

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Surface corrosion around O/S rear wheel arch area

Unable to open N/S front door window

Fail 11 Dec 2012 140,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Front numberplate cracked

N/S rear door quarter light glass missing

N/S windscreen washer jet blocked

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

O/S front mirror outer cover damaged also secured with tape

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Surface corrosion around O/S rear wheel arch area

Unable to open N/S front door window

Pass 10 Jan 2012 127,137 miles

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

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

alround corrosion

Fail 16 Dec 2011 127,002 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

alround corrosion

Pass 30 Dec 2010 107,551 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 103,463 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 98,219 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 90,064 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 84,298 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 84,298 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 76,336 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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P479 CBW is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P479 CBW, 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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P479 CBW is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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