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P699 KEY

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,096 mi
Last recorded79,096 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP699 KEY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 79,096 miles

Battery Poor

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 79,095 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Battery Poor

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 76,899 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 76,899 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 74,363 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 74,363 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 71,331 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 71,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 68,337 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 64,683 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 60,406 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 56,346 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 53,160 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 49,655 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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P699 KEY is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P699 KEY, 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 P699 KEY registered?

P699 KEY is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 June 1997.

Is P699 KEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P699 KEY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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