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P523 TBM

1997 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,200 mi
Last recorded165,200 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP523 TBM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 165,200 miles

Exhaust system corroded in places

Surface corrosion on brake pipes

Surface corrosion on underside of car, front cross member, N/S and O/S Sill members, suspension

Fail 27 Mar 2014 165,200 miles

Exhaust system corroded in places

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Surface corrosion on brake pipes

Surface corrosion on underside of car, front cross member, N/S and O/S Sill members, suspension

Pass 30 Mar 2013 161,563 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres bald on inside edges

n/s/r outter sill corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2013 161,553 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres bald on inside edges

n/s/r outter sill corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2012 156,783 miles

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

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 29 Mar 2011 150,716 miles

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

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

rear chassis legs corroded. have been under sealed

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 24 Mar 2011 150,531 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

rear chassis legs corroded. have been under sealed

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 23 Mar 2010 143,339 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 128,984 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 116,610 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 106,218 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 93,803 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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P523 TBM is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P523 TBM, 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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P523 TBM is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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