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P512 PPU

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,093 mi
Last recorded122,093 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP512 PPU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 122,093 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 122,093 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 114,920 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 110,040 miles

Both nearside and offside windscreen wipers split but still clearing screen.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 109,544 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both nearside and offside windscreen wipers split but still clearing screen.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 100,380 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 100,380 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 92,603 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 85,266 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 77,509 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 70,058 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 63,747 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 58,037 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 53,280 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 49,428 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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P512 PPU is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P512 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 P512 PPU registered?

P512 PPU is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 July 1997.

Is P512 PPU safe to buy?

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