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P546 OBU

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,474 mi
Last recorded91,474 miles
Recorded on18 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP546 OBU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2009 91,474 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 91,474 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wear in axle bushes,coil springs rusty,brake pads low,handbrake high,brake pipes & en ds rusty,tyres wearing on edges,prescibed areas VERY RUSTY..

Pass 10 May 2008 87,906 miles

chassis & outer sills corroded & very weak at prescribed areas,brake pipes rusty,rear tyres very close to limit,oil leaks,front No plate damaged..

Fail 3 May 2008 87,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

chassis & outer sills corroded & very weak at prescribed areas,brake pipes rusty,rear tyres very close to limit,oil leaks,front No plate damaged..

Pass 5 May 2007 83,978 miles

see test 434095617173

Fail 25 Apr 2007 83,826 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

cv boots cracking/ front sprin gs corroded/ surface corrosion on brake pipes under bonnet/ surface corrosion on various brake pipes/ o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge/ engine oil leaks/ wipers split but clearing/ under vehicle very rusty/ exhaust ru

Pass 25 Apr 2006 78,380 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 78,380 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s & n/s front "cv" boots cracked. o/s & n/s front tyres worn to 1.6 mm on inside edge.

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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P546 OBU is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P546 OBU, 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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P546 OBU is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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