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P138 OPU

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,280 mi
Last recorded120,280 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 OPU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2009 120,280 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 120,277 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 113,432 miles

Both front tyres have small cuts in the side wall not deep enough to reach the cords

Front and rear number plates slightly damaged

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

Fail 13 Feb 2008 113,428 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres have small cuts in the side wall not deep enough to reach the cords

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front and rear number plates slightly damaged

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 101,957 miles

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

front and rear number plates damaged

o/s/f tyre has a cut in the side wall

Fail 13 Feb 2007 101,957 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Front and rear number plates damaged

Offside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall. cords not showing

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 89,678 miles

Both front and rear registration plates damaged.

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 OPU is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P138 OPU registered?

P138 OPU is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P138 OPU safe to buy?

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