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P495 BTA

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,525 mi
Last recorded88,525 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP495 BTA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 88,525 miles

Oil leak

boot full

Fail 22 Mar 2013 88,525 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

boot full

Pass 29 Mar 2012 83,170 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Mar 2012 83,170 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2011 78,371 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2011 78,371 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2010 69,951 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly perished.

Fail 31 Mar 2010 69,949 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre slightly perished.

Pass 12 Mar 2009 58,120 miles

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

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

clutch/cable very heavy

nearside front tyre in poor condition on sidewall

Pass 13 Feb 2008 46,057 miles

front brake discs have slight pitting

nearside front tyre perishing on side wall

wipers deteriorated but clearing screen adequatly

Pass 13 Feb 2007 45,148 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 45,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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P495 BTA is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P495 BTA, 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 P495 BTA registered?

P495 BTA is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P495 BTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P495 BTA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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