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P533 BFC

1997 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

47,162 mi
Last recorded47,162 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP533 BFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 47,162 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2023 46,863 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 May 2022 45,710 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 44,769 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 43,395 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 41,653 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 38,093 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 35,502 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2015 33,640 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 33,638 miles

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 32,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 30,347 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 30,346 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 30,008 miles

nearside rear tyre deteriorated sidewall

Pass 7 Jan 2011 29,698 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 29,373 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 28,891 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 28,060 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 26,717 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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P533 BFC is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P533 BFC, 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 P533 BFC registered?

P533 BFC is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P533 BFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P533 BFC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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