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P742 SUW

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,501 mi
Last recorded98,501 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP742 SUW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 98,501 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 105,248 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2014 105,248 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2012 90,252 miles

battery insecure

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

exhaust emitting smoke and only just met requirement

front brake pads very low and only just met requirement

Pass 23 Jun 2011 86,504 miles

advise cv boot nearside front

advise front brake pads low

advise offside rear outter sill panel

Fail 23 Jun 2011 86,504 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

advise cv boot nearside front

advise front brake pads low

advise offside rear outter sill panel

Pass 17 Jun 2010 80,839 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 68,488 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 64,852 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 64,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 58,201 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 51,031 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 51,031 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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P742 SUW is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P742 SUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P742 SUW registered?

P742 SUW is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is P742 SUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P742 SUW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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