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P149 CJO

1997 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,735 mi
Last recorded144,735 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP149 CJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 144,735 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 144,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated but not yet exposing ply or cords

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

Underside slightly corroded in places

Pass 28 Jan 2014 136,949 miles

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken

general corrosion to vehicle underside

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2014 136,949 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front exhaust bracket broken

general corrosion to vehicle underside

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2013 129,647 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 122,169 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 114,213 miles

c.v boots perished

front brake pads wearing low

front to rear brake pipes (to flexi pipes) corroded

nearside front tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 27 Jan 2010 107,225 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 100,498 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 92,345 miles

Minor damage to the outer wall of the nearside front tyre

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 27,031 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 92,340 miles

Minor damage to the outer wall of the nearside front tyre

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 84,085 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low and starting to wear on the inside edge

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 75,825 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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P149 CJO is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P149 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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P149 CJO is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 February 1997.

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