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P520 UNW

1997 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,189 mi
Last recorded89,189 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP520 UNW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2011 89,189 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2010 85,840 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 85,838 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 77,361 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 72,915 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre worn low on edge

rear brake pipes coorroded

rear sills corroded / general under body corrosion

slight bind on front brakes

Fail 29 Jun 2007 70,133 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 70,133 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 67,241 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 67,241 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

oil leak

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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P520 UNW is a 1997 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P520 UNW, 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 P520 UNW registered?

P520 UNW is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P520 UNW safe to buy?

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