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P502 DRD

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2011
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,388 mi
Last recorded115,388 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP502 DRD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2010 115,388 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 115,380 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 110,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 102,720 miles

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

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

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

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

adise off side seal surfise rust

advise near side rear seal surfise rust

Pass 12 Jul 2007 93,482 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 85,633 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 85,041 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 85,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 25 May 2005 78,132 miles
Fail 24 May 2005 78,089 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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P502 DRD is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P502 DRD, 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 P502 DRD registered?

P502 DRD is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is P502 DRD safe to buy?

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