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P181 LKE

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,480 mi
Last recorded112,480 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 LKE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 112,480 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Coolant leak

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Gearbox mounting defective

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Inner Front Lower Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Outer Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

PAS fluid level low

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Power steering repaired, but not inappropriately (2.3.7)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery leaking acid

engine oil level below minimum / empty

rear view wiper rubber splitted

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2012 112,480 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Coolant leak

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Gearbox mounting defective

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Inner Front Lower Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Outer Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

PAS fluid level low

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Power steering repaired, but not inappropriately (2.3.7)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery leaking acid

engine oil level below minimum / empty

rear view wiper rubber splitted

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2011 105,713 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 96,945 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 96,945 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 88,341 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 88,341 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 80,660 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 69,220 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Mar 2006 58,114 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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P181 LKE is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P181 LKE, 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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P181 LKE is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 January 1997.

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