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P989 CFC

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,246 mi
Last recorded137,246 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP989 CFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2008 137,246 miles

both front outer cv gaiters perish cracked

both front wipers smear and judder

both rear of outer sills corroded

both rear shock absorber gaiters breaking up

buckle n/s/f inner wheel rim

o/s wiper split

o/s/f outer sill damaged

slight oil leak sump area /// sump pan corroded

spare tyre low pressure

Fail 30 Dec 2008 137,246 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front outer cv gaiters perish cracked

both front wipers smear and judder

both rear of outer sills corroded

both rear shock absorber gaiters breaking up

buckle n/s/f inner wheel rim

o/s wiper split

o/s/f outer sill damaged

slight oil leak sump area /// sump pan corroded

spare tyre low pressure

Pass 5 Dec 2007 120,608 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 120,608 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 96,203 miles

O/S/F tyre on limit

nail in N/S/F tyre

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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P989 CFC is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P989 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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What year was P989 CFC registered?

P989 CFC is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P989 CFC safe to buy?

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