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P983 CVA

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,995 mi
Last recorded53,995 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP983 CVA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 53,995 miles

Body has slight corrosion sill panels and rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 53,995 miles

Body has slight corrosion sill panels and rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 53,800 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres have a number of small cracks in tyre walls

Fail 7 Mar 2016 53,800 miles

front brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres have a number of small cracks in tyre walls

Pass 26 Feb 2015 53,611 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 53,611 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 53,455 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 53,455 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 53,228 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 53,228 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 52,986 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 52,986 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 52,770 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 52,472 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 52,155 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 52,155 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 51,792 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 51,333 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 51,333 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 50,734 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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P983 CVA is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P983 CVA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P983 CVA registered?

P983 CVA is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 February 1997.

Is P983 CVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P983 CVA shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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