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P870 TCV

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,832 mi
Last recorded86,832 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP870 TCV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 86,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear shocksbsorber dust covers deteriorated

Fail 31 Mar 2012 86,814 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear shocksbsorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2011 85,736 miles

rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2010 84,791 miles

repairs to n/s rear of door sill panel, rear shock absorber dust covers are perished

Fail 25 Mar 2010 84,791 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

repairs to n/s rear of door sill panel, rear shock absorber dust covers are perished

Pass 26 Mar 2009 80,853 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 77,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 77,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 73,284 miles

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

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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P870 TCV is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc 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 P870 TCV, 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 P870 TCV registered?

P870 TCV is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 July 1997.

Is P870 TCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P870 TCV 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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