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P125 RAR

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

191,295 mi
Last recorded191,295 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP125 RAR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 191,295 miles

both rear chassis members corroded

brake pipes corroded

inner and outer sills corroded

n/s/r arch corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2016 191,290 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear both chassis rails corroded

Rear both sills severely corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2015 187,808 miles

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

both outer sills corroded

front exhaust bracket broken

nearside rear wheel arch rusty

rear chassis both sides corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2015 187,808 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both outer sills corroded

front exhaust bracket broken

nearside rear wheel arch rusty

rear chassis both sides corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2014 182,915 miles

front inner brake pads wearing low

offside rear chassis corroded

offside rear sill corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2013 174,464 miles

NSF Brake is binding on slightly, recommend strip and clean of front brakes.

Fail 16 Apr 2013 174,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

NSF Brake is binding on slightly, recommend strip and clean of front brakes.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 164,766 miles

Both front brakes binding-on slightly

Both rear shock absorber dust covers perished

Engine oil leaks from oil pressure switch and rusty sump areas

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside front and both rear wheel arches rusty

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

Pre-greased brake pipes at rear rusty both sides

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

Windscreen wipers judder slightly

Pass 5 Apr 2011 155,879 miles

Inner sills and chassis at rear starting to rust

Pre-greased brake pipes at rear slightly rusty

Pass 14 Apr 2010 145,099 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 145,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres starting to perish slightly

Offside front and rear wheel arches starting to rust

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 134,976 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 134,976 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 127,239 miles

n/s outer c v boot perished

o/s/f tyre low on inner

Pass 4 Apr 2007 115,388 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 100,049 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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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P125 RAR is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P125 RAR, 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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P125 RAR is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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