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P740 GPE

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

69,670 mi
Last recorded69,670 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP740 GPE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 69,670 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rubber gaiter (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rubber gaiter (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 69,050 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 66,507 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 66,483 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 65,237 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 62,583 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 60,593 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 60,424 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 59,909 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 59,093 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 24 Jun 2011 58,430 miles

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

Slight power steering fluid leak underneath

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 57,862 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 56,503 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 55,474 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 54,425 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 52,492 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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P740 GPE is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 P740 GPE, 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 P740 GPE registered?

P740 GPE is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P740 GPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P740 GPE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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