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P916 LFL

1997 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,300 mi
Last recorded118,300 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP916 LFL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 118,300 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 118,058 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cv gaiters perished

damage to windscreen

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 6 Mar 2008 107,664 miles

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

offside front tyre tread depth just within legal limit 1.6mm

offside rear tyre tread depth worn close to legal limit (wearing on inside edge of tread)

rear steel brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive

underside of vehicle generally showing corrosion in various prescribed areas

Pass 5 Mar 2007 100,431 miles

nsf tyre at 1.6mm

surface rust on rear brake pipes

Pass 7 Feb 2006 91,397 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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P916 LFL is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P916 LFL, 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 P916 LFL registered?

P916 LFL is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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