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P817 DFT

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

111,848 mi
Last recorded111,848 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP817 DFT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2009 111,848 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 11,792 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 105,973 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 105,973 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 97,257 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2006 90,323 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 89,933 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 82,192 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 82,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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P817 DFT is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P817 DFT, 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 P817 DFT registered?

P817 DFT is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 June 1997.

Is P817 DFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P817 DFT shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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