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P950 CFC

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,555 mi
Last recorded127,555 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP950 CFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 127,555 miles

o/s/r & n/s/r outer sill covered with body filler

Pass 1 Aug 2011 120,255 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

nearside front door has bubbles of corrosion

nearside outersill has traces of bodyfiller

offside outer sill has bubbles of corrosion

offside outersill has traces of bodyfiller

offside rear wheelartch has bubbles of corrosion

underbody has traces of bodyfiller

underbody showing signs of corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2011 120,255 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

nearside front door has bubbles of corrosion

nearside outersill has traces of bodyfiller

offside outer sill has bubbles of corrosion

offside outersill has traces of bodyfiller

offside rear wheelartch has bubbles of corrosion

underbody has traces of bodyfiller

underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2010 111,361 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 105,210 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

OFFSIDE REAR DOOR CORRODED

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 100,740 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 100,740 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 99,543 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 99,543 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 95,939 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 95,939 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P950 CFC is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P950 CFC, 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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P950 CFC is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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