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P179 CJO

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,964 mi
Last recorded75,964 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP179 CJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2018 75,964 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 75,349 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 74,865 miles

front cv boots deeply perished

rear steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2015 74,506 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 74,506 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 73,212 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 71,469 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 70,540 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 70,540 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 69,267 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing heavily inner edge

o/s/r tyre perished and worn low inner treads

Fail 25 Oct 2011 69,263 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing heavily inner edge

o/s/r tyre perished and worn low inner treads

Pass 9 Nov 2009 66,539 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2008 63,652 miles

OIL PREASURE SWITCH LEAKING

Pass 31 Oct 2007 61,375 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 59,812 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 58,891 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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P179 CJO is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P179 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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What year was P179 CJO registered?

P179 CJO is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P179 CJO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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