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P180 TBM

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,522 mi
Last recorded131,522 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP180 TBM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 131,522 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 114,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 94,977 miles

rear of both outer sills corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2011 89,224 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre cracked on outer wall

Fail 31 May 2011 89,220 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre cracked on outer wall

Pass 10 Jun 2010 84,490 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 78,816 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 78,816 miles

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)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 70,372 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 61,246 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 61,246 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 52,514 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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P180 TBM is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P180 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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P180 TBM is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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