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P820 LYB

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,244 mi
Last recorded51,244 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP820 LYB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 51,244 miles

both rear under inner sills are corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2015 51,173 miles

Offside 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)

both rear under inner sills are corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2014 47,597 miles

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

exhaust flange of centre & rear exhaust is corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2013 43,707 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front to rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2013 43,707 miles

both front to rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2012 40,110 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 37,148 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 33,719 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 33,719 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 30,052 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 25,836 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 21,838 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 20,938 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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P820 LYB is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P820 LYB, 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 P820 LYB registered?

P820 LYB is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P820 LYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P820 LYB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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