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P201 JUD

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

113,210 mi
Last recorded113,210 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP201 JUD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2012 113,210 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside cv boot twisted

Fail 22 Dec 2011 113,066 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside 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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 112,915 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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)

Offside 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 Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

advice check front brake pads

front crossmember badley corroed

front number plate cracked

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 29 Apr 2010 100,561 miles

slight noise from offside rear wheel

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

both front tyres worn on edges

front crossmember slightly corroded

offside wiper blade split

Fail 15 Apr 2010 100,373 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Spare tyre defective

both front tyres worn on edges

front crossmember slightly corroded

offside wiper blade split

slight noise from offside rear wheel

Pass 27 May 2009 95,653 miles

stone chip in windscreen

under floor of vehicle heavily painted black

Fail 22 May 2009 95,595 miles

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(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 88,913 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

lower engine plastic shield hanging down

Pass 12 Mar 2008 88,913 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

lower engine plastic shield hanging down

Pass 5 Jan 2007 82,127 miles

crack in windscreen

Fail 4 Jan 2007 82,127 miles

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

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

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

crack in windscreen

Pass 8 Dec 2005 77,893 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 77,893 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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P201 JUD is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 P201 JUD, 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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P201 JUD is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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