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P481 CBW

1997 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,407 mi
Last recorded121,407 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP481 CBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 121,407 miles

brakepipes rusting.

inner and outer sills rusting

o/side front tyre bald on inner edge and close to cord

Pass 3 Nov 2012 105,364 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside / offside sills been welded poor

Fail 6 Jan 2012 95,988 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

oil leak noted/surface corrosion on front crossmember andvehicle underside on rear sills and floors

Pass 6 Jan 2012 95,988 miles

oil leak noted/surface corrosion on front crossmember andvehicle underside on rear sills and floors

Pass 12 Jan 2011 91,649 miles

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

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

engine oil leak noted/ front srossmember corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2011 91,649 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

engine oil leak noted/ front srossmember corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2010 87,886 miles

oil leak noted/ corrosion on metal b/pipes and underbody

Fail 14 Jan 2010 87,886 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak noted/ corrosion on metal b/pipes and underbody

Pass 13 Jan 2009 83,777 miles

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

Front tyres wearing thin

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2009 83,777 miles

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

Front tyres wearing thin

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 79,452 miles

N/S/R tyre perished

Pass 4 Jan 2007 74,924 miles

N/S/R tyre perishing.

Fail 4 Jan 2007 74,924 miles

N/S/R tyre perishing.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 70,218 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 70,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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P481 CBW is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P481 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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P481 CBW is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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