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P505 PPU

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,430 mi
Last recorded88,430 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
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Finance
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP505 PPU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2009 88,430 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 80,549 miles

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge.

o/s rear wheel bearing noisey.

Fail 11 Jun 2008 80,549 miles

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge.

o/s rear wheel bearing noisey.

Pass 11 Jun 2007 72,869 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 72,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 64,905 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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P505 PPU is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P505 PPU, 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 P505 PPU registered?

P505 PPU is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P505 PPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P505 PPU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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