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P689 YTN

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,583 mi
Last recorded81,583 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP689 YTN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2009 81,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 81,219 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 81,808 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 75,621 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 75,619 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

suspension has limited travel

Pass 3 Mar 2006 68,354 miles

both sills corroded os is (BORDERLINE)!!!!

clutch stiff in operation!!!

h/brake travell on!!!!

main front to rear brake pipe corroded(BORDERLINE)!!!!!

nsf dipp beam not as strong beam as os!!!!!!

nsr tyre uneven wear!!!!!!!!!!!

osf brake pipe 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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P689 YTN is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P689 YTN, 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 P689 YTN registered?

P689 YTN is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 March 1997.

Is P689 YTN safe to buy?

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