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P130 MVR

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,426 mi
Last recorded156,426 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP130 MVR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 156,426 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 156,423 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 150,354 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s sill and front x member (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 150,300 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Body has slight corrosion o/s sill and front x member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 144,360 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 144,299 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)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 137,702 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 131,235 miles

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

corrosion on n/s rear sill

Pass 14 Mar 2014 126,770 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 124,251 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 124,251 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 120,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 117,810 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 114,927 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 113,752 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2008 112,795 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 111,752 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 110,410 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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P130 MVR is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P130 MVR, 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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P130 MVR is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 March 1997.

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