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P556 DTA

1997 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,909 mi
Last recorded83,909 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP556 DTA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 83,909 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 83,907 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 80,299 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2010 75,897 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

under vehicle serface corrision

Pass 16 Nov 2009 72,523 miles

nearside mirror missing

Fail 12 Nov 2009 72,523 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

nearside mirror missing

Pass 5 Nov 2008 68,670 miles

N/S/F wing mirror glass missing

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 65,180 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 6 Nov 2007 65,180 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2006 61,476 miles

n/s/f mirror glass missing.

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm wear indicator (suggest two front tyres fitted.)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle.

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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P556 DTA is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P556 DTA, 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 P556 DTA registered?

P556 DTA is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P556 DTA safe to buy?

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