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P898 CTT

1997 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,473 mi
Last recorded81,473 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP898 CTT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 81,473 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 81,473 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 79,320 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 74,714 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 67,835 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 58,205 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 45,045 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 34,720 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 34,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.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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P898 CTT is a 1997 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P898 CTT, 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 P898 CTT registered?

P898 CTT is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P898 CTT safe to buy?

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