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P579 ELS

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,498 mi
Last recorded66,498 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP579 ELS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2018 66,498 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested due exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill inner arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 17 Jul 2017 65,467 miles

Oil leak from sump ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 5 Jul 2016 59,540 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 47,918 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 47,918 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 33,660 miles

offside fron tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Aug 2013 25,654 miles

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 25,654 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 24,422 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 23,178 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 21,232 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 May 2010 21,232 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 20,683 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 20,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 18,199 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 17,142 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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P579 ELS is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 P579 ELS, 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 P579 ELS registered?

P579 ELS is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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