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P535 YFV

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,810 mi
Last recorded76,810 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP535 YFV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 76,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 76,796 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 76,525 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 72,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 67,879 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 67,879 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 64,426 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 64,421 miles

Inner Front Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 60,954 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 60,952 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 566,664 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 56,659 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 53,162 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 53,162 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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P535 YFV is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P535 YFV, 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 P535 YFV registered?

P535 YFV is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P535 YFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P535 YFV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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