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P856 RLG

1997 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,031 mi
Last recorded121,031 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP856 RLG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 121,031 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 118,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 115,198 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 112,662 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 109,507 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 105,852 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 99,462 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 83,243 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 83,243 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 74,287 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 66,742 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 61,459 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 61,456 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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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P856 RLG is a 1997 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P856 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 P856 RLG registered?

P856 RLG is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P856 RLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P856 RLG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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