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P943 GFC

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,680 mi
Last recorded111,680 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP943 GFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 111,680 miles

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2010 106,392 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 106,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 100,526 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 100,517 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 97,950 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 97,943 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 93,086 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 87,487 miles

Considerable surface corrosion on underside of car.

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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P943 GFC is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue 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 P943 GFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P943 GFC registered?

P943 GFC is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 July 1997.

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