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P840 TUB

1997 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,660 mi
Last recorded82,660 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP840 TUB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 82,660 miles

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

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

light corrosion on underside but not effecting structure at this point

Pass 19 Jan 2012 78,622 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 74,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2011 74,295 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2010 69,256 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 69,255 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 65,304 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 61,323 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 58,529 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 53,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P840 TUB is a 1997 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P840 TUB, 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 P840 TUB registered?

P840 TUB is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P840 TUB safe to buy?

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