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P973 FTO

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,157 mi
Last recorded96,157 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP973 FTO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 96,157 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 92,478 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 87,361 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 87,361 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 82,467 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 77,735 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 70,826 miles

clutch heavy

general underbody corrsion

rear shock absorbers rubber gatiers split

Pass 7 May 2008 63,620 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust front pipe bracket corroded

rear number plate detriorated

Pass 9 May 2007 56,482 miles

slight seepage from cv gaiters

Pass 10 May 2006 50,811 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 50,811 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 May 2005 44,144 miles

advise slight leak rear exhaust joint

advise steel pipes on rear of vehicle rusty cleaned and greesed at time of test change in near future

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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P973 FTO is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P973 FTO, 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 P973 FTO registered?

P973 FTO is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P973 FTO safe to buy?

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