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P982 YFR

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,058 mi
Last recorded48,058 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP982 YFR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2020 48,058 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 47,492 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 47,492 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2018
Pass 26 May 2017 45,928 miles

front subframe corroded

front wishbones corroded

nearside rear outer sill corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 May 2016 44,364 miles

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

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

nearside rear inner/outer sills corroded

offside rear inner sill/floor corroded

Fail 27 May 2016 44,364 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

nearside rear inner/outer sills corroded

offside rear inner sill/floor corroded

Pass 22 May 2015 42,588 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 40,790 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 39,799 miles

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 10 May 2012 39,122 miles

n/s/f indicator unit secured by tape

Pass 23 May 2011 38,604 miles

n/s/r tyre wall worn

Fail 17 May 2011 38,602 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wall worn

Pass 14 May 2010 38,120 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 37,569 miles

idle speed higher tham norm

Pass 20 May 2008 36,350 miles

idle speed higher than normal

n/s/r tyre wall worn

Pass 11 May 2007 34,280 miles

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

idle speed erratic

Pass 4 May 2006 31,934 miles

idle speed uneven

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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P982 YFR is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P982 YFR, 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 P982 YFR registered?

P982 YFR is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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