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P542 TNP

1997 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,682 mi
Last recorded88,682 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP542 TNP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2009 88,682 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 88,470 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 87,608 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 87,562 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

corrosion n/s + o/s rear floors

corrosion n/s + o/s rear inner sills

corrosion n/s + o/s rear inner valance

Fail 23 Nov 2005 86,407 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise corrosion to n/s rear floor

advise corrosion to n/s rear metal brake pipe

advise heavy corrosion to n/s + o/s outer sills

advise n/s + o/s rear side lights are dull

Pass 23 Nov 2005 86,407 miles

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

advise corrosion to n/s rear floor

advise corrosion to n/s rear metal brake pipe

advise heavy corrosion to n/s + o/s outer sills

advise n/s + o/s rear side lights are dull

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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P542 TNP is a 1997 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P542 TNP, 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 P542 TNP registered?

P542 TNP is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is P542 TNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P542 TNP shows 7 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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