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PAZ 2171

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,367 mi
Last recorded140,367 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAZ 2171
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2014 140,367 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

RPM meter not working

tailgate is holed due to corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2013 136,047 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2012 128,635 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 128,635 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 123,363 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 116,015 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 111,984 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 109,567 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2009 109,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 99,289 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

child seat in rear

Fail 26 Aug 2008 99,289 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

child seat in rear

Pass 29 Aug 2007 93,707 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 93,707 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 86,908 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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PAZ 2171 is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PAZ 2171, 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 PAZ 2171 registered?

PAZ 2171 is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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