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P605 MVU

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

58,853 mi
Last recorded58,853 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP605 MVU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2010 58,853 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 58,853 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 53,472 miles

1/ center seat belt not tested

2/ bouth rear brake pipes slightly corrodide

3/ off side front shocker damp

4/ off sied front tyre worn on inner edge

5/ near side front tyre heaverly craked

6/ near side rear tyre has a small gash on inner edge

Fail 25 Jun 2009 53,439 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

1/ center seat belt not tested

2/ bouth rear brake pipes slightly corrodide

3/ off side front shocker damp

4/ off sied front tyre worn on inner edge

5/ near side front tyre heaverly craked

6/ near side rear tyre has a small gash on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2008 48,103 miles

n/s and o/s rear metal brakepiping undersealed assessment difficult

n/s oter c/v gaiter damp recommend check

welded repair at n/s and o/s rear outer sills undersealed assessment difficult

Fail 23 Jun 2008 48,053 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 41,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Mar 2007 41,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 35,516 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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P605 MVU is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green 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 P605 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 P605 MVU registered?

P605 MVU is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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