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P194 TRL

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,806 mi
Last recorded69,806 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP194 TRL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2016 69,806 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part insecure (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Corrosion to rear of both sills

O/s/f brake binding

Pass 10 Mar 2015 66,512 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 66,458 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside 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 excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 64,481 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2013 62,503 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2012 60,405 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 58,028 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 554,443 miles

front x beam rusting

Fail 4 Feb 2010 55,438 miles

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

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

front x beam rusting

Pass 6 Feb 2009 52,997 miles

corrosion to front crossmember

n/s front tyre wearing on edge of tread

o/s front tyre wearing on edge of tread

Fail 28 Jan 2009 52,937 miles

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

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

corrosion to front crossmember

n/s front tyre wearing on edge of tread

o/s front tyre wearing on edge of tread

Pass 25 Jan 2008 50,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 48,357 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 48,345 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 46,868 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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P194 TRL is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P194 TRL, 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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P194 TRL is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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