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P599 BBW

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,187 mi
Last recorded92,187 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP599 BBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 92,187 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2015 92,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2014 89,993 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 89,990 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

oily underside

Pass 24 Apr 2013 87,629 miles

exhaust bracket corroded though

Pass 26 Apr 2012 84,459 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2011 81,756 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 79,255 miles

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 23 Apr 2009 76,344 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 72,729 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 72,723 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 69,509 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 69,509 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 May 2006 65,064 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 65,064 miles

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

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

possible slight power steering fluid leak above rack

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust corroded

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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P599 BBW is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P599 BBW, 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 P599 BBW registered?

P599 BBW is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 July 1997.

Is P599 BBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P599 BBW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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