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P103 GPF

1997 Nissan Altima

Blue Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,113 mi
Last recorded158,113 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 GPF
MakeNissan
ModelAltima
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 158,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both sides rear lower outriggers rusted and holed not deemed structural

Fail 8 Jan 2026 158,010 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis above rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both sides rear lower outriggers rusted and holed not considered structual

Pass 9 Jan 2025 155,410 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both sides rear lower outrigger panels rusted and holed but not structual

Fail 7 Jan 2025 155,410 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both sides rear lower outrigger panels rusted and holed but not structual

Pass 11 Jan 2024 151,900 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 148,832 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 147,396 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 144,652 miles

Coolant leak radiator cracked ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both os and ns linkage bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both os and ns dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 142,093 miles

Coolant leak radiator has a crack ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both os and ns front drop link bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wipers light smearing

How Reliable is the Nissan Altima?

Based on 1,499 MOT tests across 380 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
8,831
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) incorrect colour 47
Side repeater missing 42
position lamp(s) not working 37
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
Side repeater not working 34
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P103 GPF is a 1997 Nissan Altima in Blue with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

The most common reason a Nissan Altima fails its MOT is position lamp(s) incorrect colour, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P103 GPF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Altima typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 29 years old, this Nissan Altima is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P103 GPF is a 1997 Nissan Altima, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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