MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,029 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
BOTH REAR CHASSIS LEGS GETTIN RUSTY
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
BOTH REAR CHASSIS LEGS GETTIN RUSTY
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P498 SBM is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P498 SBM, 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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P498 SBM is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 March 1997.
Is P498 SBM safe to buy?
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