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P191 UTL

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

74,943 mi
Last recorded74,943 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP191 UTL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 74,943 miles

both front brake discs worn but not seriously weakened

front crossmember corroded but not within prescribed area

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Jan 2016 73,979 miles

both front brake discs worn but not seriously weakened

front crossmember corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 11 Jan 2016 73,979 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner wing (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

both front brake discs worn but not seriously weakened

front crossmember corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 14 Jan 2015 73,187 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front brake discs worn but not seriously weakened

front crossmember corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 12 Jan 2015 73,187 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front brake discs worn but not seriously weakened

front crossmember corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 14 Jan 2014 72,374 miles

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

both front brake discs worn but not seriously weakened

front crossmember corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 9 Jan 2014 72,361 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front brake discs worn but not seriously weakened

front crossmember corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 7 Jan 2013 71,691 miles

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

front crossmember corroded but not within prescribed area

offside & nearside front brake discs worn but not seriously weakened

Fail 3 Jan 2013 71,681 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

front crossmember corroded but not within prescribed area

offside & nearside front brake discs worn but not seriously weakened

Pass 30 Dec 2011 70,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front box section below radiator is corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2011 70,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front box section below radiator is corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2011 69,606 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 69,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front cross-member corroded

impact damage to sump

oil seep from sump drain plug

Pass 4 Jan 2010 68,366 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

oil pressure switch to rear of engine seeping oil

Pass 7 Jan 2009 66,937 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 62,124 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 62,104 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 60,354 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 58,902 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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P191 UTL is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P191 UTL, 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 P191 UTL registered?

P191 UTL is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 January 1997.

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