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P897 NLM

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

64,225 mi
Last recorded64,225 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP897 NLM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2015 64,225 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 64,225 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 62,908 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 62,853 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 61,337 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 59,942 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 59,058 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 57,422 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 57,418 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 55,598 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 55,598 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 53,417 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 51,308 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 49,077 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 46,151 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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P897 NLM is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P897 NLM, 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 P897 NLM registered?

P897 NLM is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P897 NLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P897 NLM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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