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P842 SMV

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,174 mi
Last recorded77,174 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP842 SMV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2011 77,174 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 77,174 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 75,798 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 75,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 75,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 74,036 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 72,523 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 70,761 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 70,761 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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P842 SMV is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P842 SMV, 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 P842 SMV registered?

P842 SMV is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is P842 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P842 SMV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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