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P483 AAM

1997 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,817 mi
Last recorded134,817 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP483 AAM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2016 134,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

underside of vehicle showing advanced signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2015 133,011 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear outer sill has some corrosion

Offside rear sill closing panel has some corrosion

Rear inner sills have some corrosion

Fail 21 Sep 2015 133,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear outer sill has some corrosion

Offside rear sill closing panel has some corrosion

Rear inner sills have some corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2014 127,084 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 127,084 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 13 Jul 2013 117,537 miles

lots of surface rust underneath, along outer sills and in wheel arches

Fail 11 Jul 2012 108,990 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2012 108,990 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2011 102,558 miles

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 6 Apr 2010 97,487 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 91,520 miles

both outer c.v boots becoming perrished

Pass 28 Apr 2008 86,830 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 86,830 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 80,882 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 80,630 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 73,617 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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P483 AAM is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P483 AAM, 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 P483 AAM registered?

P483 AAM is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 June 1997.

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