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P728 KAV

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,343 mi
Last recorded77,343 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP728 KAV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 77,343 miles

Brake pipes corroding

General underbody corrosion

Tyres perishing

Pass 13 May 2014 76,952 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 76,311 miles

brake pipes corroded

play in steering rack ends

Fail 16 May 2013 76,310 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

play in steering rack ends

Pass 15 May 2012 75,976 miles

brake pipes corroded

Fail 15 May 2012 75,975 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 May 2011 75,480 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

body work corroded

brake pipes corroded

cooling rad is in very poor condition

nearside front cv boot perishing

offside front head light chipped/cracked

rear tail lights very dim

Pass 10 May 2010 73,886 miles

Dampness around brake master cylinder

N/S/F exhaust rudder 1/2 split

Rad area leaking coolant

Rear Brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 May 2009 71,718 miles

osr tyre dameged on side wall

Fail 7 May 2009 71,718 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

osr tyre dameged on side wall

Pass 30 Apr 2008 66,842 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 60,674 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 60,674 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 56,229 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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P728 KAV is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc 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 P728 KAV, 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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P728 KAV is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 January 1997.

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