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P948 GFC

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,237 mi
Last recorded145,237 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP948 GFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2008 145,237 miles

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 4 Jul 2008 145,226 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2007 130,091 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 129,995 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

corrosion to all rear brake pipes

o/s/r tyre tread becoming low on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2006 114,853 miles

chip in n\s headlamp

corrosion in all rear brake pipes

corrosion to both rear outer sills

nail in n\s\f tyre

Fail 4 Apr 2006 113,948 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

C.V. gaiters perished

Front indicaters insecure

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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P948 GFC is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P948 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.

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What year was P948 GFC registered?

P948 GFC is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 July 1997.

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