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P125 UTL

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,949 mi
Last recorded73,949 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP125 UTL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 73,949 miles

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Fail 11 Jul 2016 73,949 miles

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

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

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 28 Jul 2015 71,696 miles

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

Offside Rear cracks in tyre

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Fail 28 Jul 2015 71,696 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear cracks in tyre

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 17 Jul 2014 68,852 miles

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

body & underbody corrosion in various places(previous welding repairs)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 66,286 miles

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

body & underbody corrosion in various places(previous welding repairs)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 66,286 miles

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

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

body & underbody corrosion in various places(previous welding repairs)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 62,354 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 58,787 miles

body & underbody corrosion in various places (previous wlding repairs)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 54,925 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 54,925 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 52,596 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 49,917 miles

surface cracks in n/s rear tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2007 46,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 43,350 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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P125 UTL is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 UTL, 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 P125 UTL registered?

P125 UTL is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 January 1997.

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