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P47 CVE

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,786 mi
Last recorded146,786 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP47 CVE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2010 146,786 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2010 146,785 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2009 135,169 miles

3X REAR EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNTS DETRIORATED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

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

NEARSIDE HEADLIGHT HOLED X2

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

OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT LENSE CRACKED

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

SUMP CORRODED AND LEAKING OIL

Fail 26 Jun 2009 135,169 miles

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

3X REAR EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNTS DETRIORATED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

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

NEARSIDE HEADLIGHT HOLED X2

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

OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT LENSE CRACKED

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

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

SUMP CORRODED AND LEAKING OIL

Pass 4 Jul 2008 125,625 miles

oil leaking from oil pressure switch

rear lamp lenses damaged

slight damage to nearside headlamp lens

Fail 4 Jul 2008 125,625 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leaking from oil pressure switch

rear lamp lenses damaged

slight damage to nearside headlamp lens

Pass 29 Jun 2007 114,650 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 114,650 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 105,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside headlight holed

offside rear light cracked (not showing white light)

sump started to corrode

Fail 22 May 2006 105,546 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside head light holed

offside rear light cracked (not showing white light to rear)

rear wiper blade split

sump started to corrode

Pass 5 May 2005 94,267 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 May 2005 94,267 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 CVE is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P47 CVE, 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 CVE is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 January 1997.

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