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P533 DCY

1997 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

103,088 mi
Last recorded103,088 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP533 DCY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 103,088 miles

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded. Nearside front tyre worn close to limit. both outer sills corroded. nearside door mirror missing.

Fail 31 Mar 2011 103,088 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded. Nearside front tyre worn close to limit. both outer sills corroded. nearside door mirror missing.

Pass 16 Apr 2010 99,725 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 99,724 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

NSR tyre has a nail in it (not repairable) 175/70/13

Pass 24 Mar 2009 96,472 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 89,885 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 89,881 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 82,183 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 82,183 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 73,267 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 73,261 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 DCY is a 1997 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 P533 DCY, 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 DCY registered?

P533 DCY is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P533 DCY safe to buy?

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