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P202 BLJ

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,346 mi
Last recorded99,346 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP202 BLJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 99,346 miles

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

both rear tyres are perished

Fail 2 Apr 2015 99,313 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 10 Mar 2014 93,664 miles

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

Corrosion to vehicle structure

Pass 12 Mar 2013 91,506 miles

Corrosion to rear inner body sill panels

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

Shock absorber dustcovers broken

Fail 12 Mar 2013 91,506 miles

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

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

Corrosion to rear inner body sill panels

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Shock absorber dustcovers broken

Pass 26 Mar 2012 89,003 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 89,003 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 84,967 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 84,967 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 60,174 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 74,943 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 68,831 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 65,393 miles

Cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 10 Apr 2006 61,310 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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P202 BLJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P202 BLJ, 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 P202 BLJ registered?

P202 BLJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 June 1997.

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