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P86 FFC

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

160,489 mi
Last recorded160,489 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP86 FFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 May 2019 160,489 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2018 155,929 miles

Front radiator cross member corroded

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front outer door handle damaged but still operating

all four tyres perished

Pass 12 May 2017 151,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre side walls perished

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 12 May 2016 145,716 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 14 May 2015 141,073 miles

c entre exhaaust mounting rubber broken

offside and nearside rear tyres perishing at side walls

slight fluctuation nearside rear brake when tested in roller brake tester

Fail 14 May 2015 141,073 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

c entre exhaaust mounting rubber broken

offside and nearside rear tyres perishing at side walls

slight fluctuation nearside rear brake when tested in roller brake tester

Pass 17 May 2014 133,467 miles

nearside fvront tyre worn on inner edge

oil leaks from engine

Pass 9 May 2013 128,978 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 123,909 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 123,904 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2011 118,361 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 114,197 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 112,311 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 108,507 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 106,245 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 104,205 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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P86 FFC is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P86 FFC, 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 P86 FFC registered?

P86 FFC is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 June 1997.

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