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P73 FFC

1997 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

130,656 mi
Last recorded130,656 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP73 FFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 130,656 miles

Inner & outer sills corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Drivers seat base loose

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 130,656 miles

Nearside Outer 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Drivers seat base loose

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

Inner & outer sills corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2015 115,785 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 100,783 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 85,540 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 80,948 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 76,293 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyre inner treads heights stepping slightly

slight bind from both rear brakes

slight front brake imbalance present

Pass 16 Apr 2010 71,036 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 65,820 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 60,899 miles

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 20 Apr 2007 57,232 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 53,695 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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P73 FFC is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P73 FFC, 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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P73 FFC is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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