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P493 BFH

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,452 mi
Last recorded108,452 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP493 BFH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 108,452 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2017 106,139 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 105,392 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 105,392 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 105,089 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 106,927 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 103,244 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 100,858 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion to exhaust

Fail 27 Jun 2012 100,851 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 12 Jul 2011 97,759 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 97,759 miles

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

FRont crossmember rusty

front number plate starting to dis color

Pass 2 Jul 2010 94,437 miles

Front crossmember starting to rust

Slight corrosion to one rear metal brake pipe

Pass 23 Jun 2009 91,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 88,382 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 84,014 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 76,403 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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P493 BFH is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P493 BFH, 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 P493 BFH registered?

P493 BFH is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 June 1997.

Is P493 BFH safe to buy?

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