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P521 MFS

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

152,841 mi
Last recorded152,841 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP521 MFS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 152,841 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper has been damage

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 152,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper has been damage

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 144,089 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 136,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 129,774 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 129,774 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 123,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 123,789 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 116,648 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 116,648 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2007 112,667 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 101,885 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 101,712 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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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P521 MFS is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P521 MFS, 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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P521 MFS is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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