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P596 RTU

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,514 mi
Last recorded117,514 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP596 RTU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2010 117,514 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 117,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 107,943 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 107,736 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

strongly advise -all brake and fuel lines are cleaned and greased

Pass 22 Oct 2007 94,812 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 83,715 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 83,715 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 74,154 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 74,154 miles

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

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

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

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

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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P596 RTU is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P596 RTU, 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 P596 RTU registered?

P596 RTU is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P596 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P596 RTU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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