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P47 BBV

1997 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

110,335 mi
Last recorded110,335 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP47 BBV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2016 110,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front crossmember heavily corroded

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 108,047 miles

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

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

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

front chassis crossmember under radiator corroded

rear offside chassis leg corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2014 105,666 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 105,632 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 103,055 miles

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

front chassis crossmember under radiator corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2013 103,055 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front chassis crossmember under radiator corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2012 99,837 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 99,837 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 95,992 miles

corrosion to front chassis cross member under radiator

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 13 Apr 2011 95,992 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to front chassis cross member under radiator

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 19 Apr 2010 91,702 miles

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

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

front chassis cross member under radiator corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2010 91,702 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front chassis cross member under radiator corroded

Pass 1 May 2009 87,057 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 87,025 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 82,726 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 82,726 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 77,585 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 77,585 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 72,011 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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P47 BBV is a 1997 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 P47 BBV, 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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P47 BBV is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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