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P593 MVU

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,191 mi
Last recorded78,191 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP593 MVU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 78,191 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 78,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 69,508 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 62,579 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 61,668 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 61,667 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 58,797 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 58,797 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 55,300 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 55,300 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 51,901 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 48,257 miles

rear metal brake pipes starting to pitt and corrode

Fail 24 Apr 2007 48,257 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear metal brake pipes starting to pitt and corrode

Pass 26 Apr 2006 43,870 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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P593 MVU is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P593 MVU, 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 P593 MVU registered?

P593 MVU is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P593 MVU safe to buy?

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