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P485 KYD

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

110,167 mi
Last recorded110,167 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP485 KYD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2014 110,167 miles

underneath vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 3 Oct 2014 110,167 miles

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

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

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

underneath vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2013 106,309 miles

brake fluid level low

exhaust poor in places

o/s/f outer c/v gaiter badly perished

shoch absorber rubber shrouds broken up

Fail 23 Sep 2013 106,308 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid level low

exhaust poor in places

o/s/f outer c/v gaiter badly perished

shoch absorber rubber shrouds broken up

Pass 25 Sep 2012 102,933 miles

OFFSIDE EDGE OF BONNET APPEARS TO BE NOT COMPLETELY CLOSED BUT UNABLE TO LIFT

REAR BRAKE PIPE HAS SOME CORROSION

Fail 24 Sep 2012 102,933 miles

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

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

OFFSIDE EDGE OF BONNET APPEARS TO BE NOT COMPLETELY CLOSED BUT UNABLE TO LIFT

REAR BRAKE PIPE HAS SOME CORROSION

Pass 6 Oct 2011 97,585 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER C.V GAITER PERISHED

OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SILL THIN IN PLACES

Fail 5 Oct 2011 97,585 miles

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER C.V GAITER PERISHED

OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SILL THIN IN PLACES

Pass 28 Sep 2010 89,704 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT CHASSIS BEHIND SUBFRAME HAS SLIGHT ACCIDENT DAMAGE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGES

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS ABNORMAL WEAR ON INNER EDGE RECOMMEND CHANGING

Fail 27 Sep 2010 89,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT CHASSIS BEHIND SUBFRAME HAS SLIGHT ACCIDENT DAMAGE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGES

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS ABNORMAL WEAR ON INNER EDGE RECOMMEND CHANGING

Pass 8 Oct 2009 82,003 miles

offside rear brake pipe has some rust

Pass 1 Jun 2009 78,942 miles

outer sills are thin

some corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 20 Jun 2008 68,894 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 20 Jun 2008 68,894 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Jun 2007 60,604 miles

nearside and offside front and nearside rear tyres near legal limit

Pass 28 Jun 2006 52,177 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 52,176 miles

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

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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P485 KYD is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P485 KYD, 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 P485 KYD registered?

P485 KYD is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is P485 KYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P485 KYD shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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