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P571 YNL

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,100 mi
Last recorded155,100 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP571 YNL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2010 155,100 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 140,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2009 140,104 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2008 133,639 miles

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

n/s/f sidewall badly cracked

Fail 6 Nov 2008 133,639 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/f sidewall badly cracked

Pass 30 Nov 2007 121,778 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 121,758 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop insecurely locked (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ADVISE REAR GEARBOX MOUNTING,CORROSION ON OUTER SILLS AND FRONT CROSS MEMBER,N/S/R TYRE CRACKING ON SIDEWALLS,FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW,OIL LEAK REQUIRES ATTENTION

Pass 9 Nov 2006 103,702 miles

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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P571 YNL 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 62.5%.

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 P571 YNL, 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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P571 YNL is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 March 1997.

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