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P693 OWT

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,439 mi
Last recorded159,439 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP693 OWT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 159,439 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 152,223 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 142,564 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 132,101 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 132,101 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 122,030 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 122,030 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 112,453 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all original brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2015 112,453 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all original brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2014 104,946 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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P693 OWT is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P693 OWT, 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 P693 OWT registered?

P693 OWT is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P693 OWT safe to buy?

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