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P185 TGO

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

42,263 mi
Last recorded42,263 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP185 TGO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 42,263 miles

front number plate damaged

headlamp aims on lower limit

offside front and offside rear brake hoses have corroded ferules

offside outer washer jet inoperative

oil seepage

rear number plate poor

various suspension components corroded

various underbody corrosion

Fail 5 Feb 2014 42,263 miles

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

headlamp aims on lower limit

offside front and offside rear brake hoses have corroded ferules

offside outer washer jet inoperative

oil seepage

rear number plate poor

various suspension components corroded

various underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2013 41,007 miles

both front outer c/v boots cracked/perished

both rear sill areas corroded

front number plate damaged

n/s/f tyre low on outer shoulder

o/s/r tyre starting to crack/perish also undulations noted in side wall

scratches/ minor stone chips on windscreen

underside of vehicle corroded

various corroded brake pipes

Pass 13 Feb 2012 39,883 miles

light perishing to offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front and offside rear brake hoses have rusty ferules

oil leak present

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

various underbody corrosion

wipers in poor condition

Pass 11 Feb 2011 38,808 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

off side rear tyre side wall in poor condition

rear wiper blade splitting

wiper blade efficiency poor

Fail 11 Feb 2011 38,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

off side rear tyre side wall in poor condition

rear wiper blade splitting

wiper blade efficiency poor

Pass 11 Feb 2010 37,603 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

oil leak present

rear and nearside front wipers split

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

Fail 10 Feb 2010 37,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre perished

oil leak present

rear and nearside front wipers split

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

Pass 19 Feb 2009 35,694 miles

both front to rear brake pipes rusty

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre perished

rear wiper split

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

Pass 19 Feb 2008 33,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

minor damage to drivers seat belt.

Pass 20 Feb 2007 31,626 miles

as per advise sheet issued at 10.07am on 20/21/07

Fail 20 Feb 2007 31,626 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

rear wiper poor

spare tyre illegal

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

Pass 21 Feb 2006 29,880 miles

as per advise sheet issued at 09.22am today

Fail 21 Feb 2006 29,880 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front tyres cracked and perished

cargo area loaded

exhaust system rusty

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside front tyre at 2mm

rear passenger doors stiff to open/close

various body damage

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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P185 TGO is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P185 TGO, 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 P185 TGO registered?

P185 TGO is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P185 TGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P185 TGO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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