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P480 KTF

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,149 mi
Last recorded75,149 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP480 KTF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2010 75,149 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 72,432 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 69,422 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 63,651 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 57,916 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 57,914 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2005 52,117 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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P480 KTF is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P480 KTF, 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 P480 KTF registered?

P480 KTF is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 July 1997.

Is P480 KTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P480 KTF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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