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P753 DSA

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,755 mi
Last recorded73,755 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP753 DSA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 73,755 miles

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

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

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

oil leaking from oil pressure switch

Fail 7 Feb 2014 72,747 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

oil leaking from oil pressure switch

Fail 22 Mar 2013 54,027 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight oil leak from oil switch

Pass 22 Mar 2013 54,027 miles

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

slight oil leak from oil switch

Pass 25 Feb 2012 24,081 miles

rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Fail 6 Dec 2011 24,076 miles

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

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 7 Nov 2009 24,070 miles

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 9 Aug 2008 24,060 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 9 Aug 2008 24,060 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 18 Aug 2007 24,018 miles

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

both rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Jul 2006 23,997 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 23,993 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 23,706 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 23,706 miles

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

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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P753 DSA is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P753 DSA, 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 P753 DSA registered?

P753 DSA is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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