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P98 YHO

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,025 mi
Last recorded100,025 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP98 YHO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 100,025 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 92,819 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 86,822 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 80,179 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 73,983 miles

both front tyres on legal limit in the centre

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

both rear tyres perishing

engine oil leak

nearside cv boot perishing

nearside front chassis box section damaged

nearside rear outer brake pad wearing low

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 22 Feb 2007 73,983 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres on legal limit in the centre

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

both rear tyres perishing

engine oil leak

nearside cv boot perishing

nearside front chassis box section damaged

nearside rear outer brake pad wearing low

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 16 Feb 2006 69,081 miles

chips in windscreen

Fail 16 Feb 2006 69,081 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chips in windscreen

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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P98 YHO is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P98 YHO, 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 P98 YHO registered?

P98 YHO is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 May 1997.

Is P98 YHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P98 YHO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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