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P533 DFT

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,393 mi
Last recorded132,393 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP533 DFT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 132,393 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 132,298 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 132,068 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2022 130,117 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 125,061 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner upper arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail areas (6.1.A.1)

both front inner sill areas corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2015 124,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner upper arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail areas (6.1.A.1)

both front inner sill areas corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2014 114,542 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 114,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 111,399 miles

brake master cylinder level slightly low

front brake discs faces rusty

front crossmember corroded

rear brake pipes rusty

rear offside chassis corroded

windscreen slight damage

Fail 14 Aug 2013 111,316 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

brake master cylinder level slightly low

front brake discs faces rusty

front crossmember corroded

rear brake pipes rusty

rear offside chassis corroded

windscreen slight damage

Pass 3 Sep 2012 109,793 miles

brake master cylinder level slightly low

front brake dsiscs faces rusty

rear offside chassis corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2012 109,595 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

brake master cylinder level slightly low

front brake dsiscs faces rusty

rear offside chassis corroded

unsure weather catalyst converter been removed from vehicle benefit of doubt given to customer

Pass 26 Aug 2011 106,941 miles

front number plate deteriorated

nearside rear sill corroded but not considered excessive

offside rear sill corroded but not considered excessive

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 26 Aug 2011 106,941 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front number plate deteriorated

nearside rear sill corroded but not considered excessive

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear sill corroded but not considered excessive

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2010 99,942 miles

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

both front disc's rusty

front chassis box section rusty

wheel arches rusty

Pass 31 Jul 2009 94,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 88,909 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 88,909 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 80,508 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 80,508 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 74,391 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 DFT is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DFT, 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 DFT registered?

P533 DFT is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P533 DFT shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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