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P48 PBY

1997 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,537 mi
Last recorded96,537 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP48 PBY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 96,537 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 96,392 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs

front+rear wheelboxes/inner wings,inner+outer sills,all floor pans,chassis,underfloor chassis etc showing corrosion/corroded/corroded on limit

o/s front indicator lens slightly damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2012 85,366 miles

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

front brake discs slightly deteriorated

inner wings,all floor pans,rear chassis,underfloor chassis rails,both inner+outer sills etc showing corrosion/corroded

o/s front indicator lens slightly damged/deteriorated

o/s rear brake drum slightly warped

rear lights slightly dim

Fail 19 Jul 2012 85,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front brake discs slightly deteriorated

inner wings,all floor pans,rear chassis,underfloor chassis rails,both inner+outer sills etc showing corrosion/corroded

o/s front indicator lens slightly damged/deteriorated

o/s rear brake drum slightly warped

rear lights slightly dim

Pass 18 Jul 2011 72,267 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres perrished

both inner+outer sills+all floors+o/s fronr inner wing showing corrosion/corroded

both wiper blades split

front brake discs slightly deteriorated

o/s rear brake drum showing slight warp

Fail 11 Jul 2011 72,267 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres perrished

both inner+outer sills+all floors+o/s fronr inner wing showing corrosion/corroded

both wiper blades split

front brake discs slightly deteriorated

o/s rear brake drum showing slight warp

Pass 10 Jul 2010 59,961 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 53,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jul 2008 47,619 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 42,076 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 42,044 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 37,382 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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P48 PBY is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P48 PBY, 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 P48 PBY registered?

P48 PBY is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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