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P550 AAM

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

75,652 mi
Last recorded75,652 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP550 AAM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2012 75,652 miles

damage to n/s/f chassis rail

dampness around steering rack

heavy engine oil leaks

movement n/s steering system

o/s/f tyre worn low recommend attention

o/s/r outersill starting to corrode

Fail 15 Feb 2012 75,628 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

damage to n/s/f chassis rail

dampness around steering rack

heavy engine oil leaks

movement n/s steering system

o/s/f tyre worn low recommend attention

o/s/r outersill starting to corrode

Pass 23 Feb 2011 61,947 miles

dampness around steering rack

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing and splitting

Fail 22 Feb 2011 61,925 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 53,550 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2010 53,550 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2009 50,514 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 50,492 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 45,477 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 44,092 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 44,092 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 41,296 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 41,296 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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P550 AAM is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P550 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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What year was P550 AAM registered?

P550 AAM is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 July 1997.

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