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P973 NLH

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,244 mi
Last recorded124,244 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP973 NLH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2010 124,244 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 110,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 102,019 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 102,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 93,756 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 93,756 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)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 86,276 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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P973 NLH is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NLH, 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 NLH registered?

P973 NLH is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 January 1997.

Is P973 NLH safe to buy?

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