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P862 MOT

1997 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,632 mi
Last recorded133,632 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP862 MOT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 133,632 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 125,933 miles

Rear outer sills and front cross member corroded.

Pass 14 Aug 2009 116,686 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 116,299 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 105,871 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 105,871 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 93,253 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2006 80,849 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 80,849 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 66,667 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 66,667 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 6,667 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 66,667 miles

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

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

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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P862 MOT is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P862 MOT, 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 P862 MOT registered?

P862 MOT is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 March 1997.

Is P862 MOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P862 MOT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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