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P548 AAM

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

199,143 mi
Last recorded199,143 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP548 AAM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 199,143 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blades split

offside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed

Pass 6 Jun 2011 197,585 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 197,465 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

Offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroding

Oil leak

Rear fuel pipes corroding

Rear screen wiper blade defective

Slight effort variation rear service brakes with constant pedal load

Slight wear front brake discs

Pass 2 Jun 2010 195,253 miles

offside front tyre cut and scuffed

offside outer sill has been repaired

Fail 29 May 2010 195,253 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

offside front tyre cut and scuffed

offside outer sill has been repaired

Pass 15 Jun 2009 193,837 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 193,837 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

nearside rear outer sill weakened by corrosion

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2008 191,844 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 191,844 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 16 Jun 2007 189,831 miles

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

Oil leak

both outer sills corroded

nearside rear tyre perished and wearing on inner edge

offside front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 15 Jun 2006 187,332 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 187,332 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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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P548 AAM is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P548 AAM, 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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P548 AAM is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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