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P749 PTU

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

79,328 mi
Last recorded79,328 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP749 PTU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 79,328 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 79,328 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 69,565 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 69,565 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 62,910 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 62,899 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 56,892 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 56,889 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 54,519 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 54,513 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 49,806 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 44,685 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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P749 PTU is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P749 PTU, 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 P749 PTU registered?

P749 PTU is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P749 PTU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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