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P138 CJO

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

121,104 mi
Last recorded121,104 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 CJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 121,104 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear CHILD SEAT FITTED, UNABLE TO CHECK SEAT BELT

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 May 2016 121,103 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear CHILD SEAT FITTED, UNABLE TO CHECK SEAT BELT

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 117,448 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 117,253 miles

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

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)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front crossmember corroded

offside front indicator lamp loose

Pass 30 Apr 2014 112,149 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 112,146 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 110,759 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 110,759 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 108,455 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front crossmember is corroded

o/s outer sill & B post area corroded

Fail 16 May 2012 108,401 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front crossmember is corroded

o/s outer sill & B post area corroded

Pass 17 May 2011 105,501 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 105,498 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 99,627 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 99,624 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 93,885 miles

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 13 May 2009 93,880 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 May 2008 87,985 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 82,224 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 75,939 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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P138 CJO is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P138 CJO, 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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P138 CJO is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 February 1997.

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