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P782 ARU

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,885 mi
Last recorded115,885 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP782 ARU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 115,885 miles

Bodywork damaged.

Just acceptable damage to front number plate.

Rear of both outer sills repaired and under sealed.

Slight wear to O/S front tyre.

Surface corrosion on front to rear and rear metal brake pipes.

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Surface cracks on N/S outer cv boot.

Pass 4 Mar 2016 104,822 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From center to both brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 104,756 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated driver (5.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt driver (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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Pass 27 Feb 2015 97,273 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 97,273 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 97,254 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 97,207 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 97,160 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 97,013 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 96,956 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 96,638 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 96,638 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 95,930 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 95,930 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 94,466 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 92,655 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 91,845 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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P782 ARU is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 P782 ARU, 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 P782 ARU registered?

P782 ARU is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 February 1997.

Is P782 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P782 ARU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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