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P766 BWL

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,612 mi
Last recorded79,612 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP766 BWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2010 79,612 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 79,612 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 77,595 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 7 Jul 2009 77,595 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2008 73,841 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

body fractured around boot lid hinges

nearside cv boot perished

offside cv boot slightly perished

rear tyre's worn

Pass 26 Jun 2007 66,062 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 22 Jun 2007 66,018 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

offside front tyre very worn inner edge

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2006 62,158 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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P766 BWL is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P766 BWL, 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 P766 BWL registered?

P766 BWL is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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