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P851 RLG

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,479 mi
Last recorded47,479 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP851 RLG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2017 47,479 miles

Nearside 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)

Brake pipe slightly corroded from offside rear brake hose to nearside front union (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded from offside rear wheel cylinder to offside rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 33,814 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 33,607 miles

general underbody corrosion.

o.s.r brake pipe corroded.

oil leak.

Fail 28 Apr 2015 33,588 miles

Nearside 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)

general underbody corrosion.

o.s.r brake pipe corroded.

oil leak.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 32,421 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 32,419 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 32,264 miles

serious engine oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2012 32,025 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 31,842 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 31,546 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 31,373 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 30,960 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 29,895 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 29,539 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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P851 RLG is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 P851 RLG, 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 P851 RLG registered?

P851 RLG is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P851 RLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P851 RLG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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