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P175 TBM

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,815 mi
Last recorded122,815 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP175 TBM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 122,815 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leek

under body corrosion

Fail 14 Jan 2016 122,815 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leek

under body corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2015 113,130 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2014 98,990 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2013 88,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 75,987 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 75,987 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 70,796 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 70,785 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 67,139 miles

exhaust pipe very rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2008 61,057 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 61,057 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 56,986 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 56,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 50,944 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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P175 TBM is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P175 TBM, 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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P175 TBM is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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