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P205 JUD

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

141,223 mi
Last recorded141,223 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP205 JUD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 141,223 miles

Advanced wear to offside front tyre

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

Nearside wiper blade split

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 141,139 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advanced wear to offside front tyre

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

Nearside wiper blade split

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 138,324 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 138,324 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 134,525 miles

Advanced corrosion on front crossmember

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 134,525 miles

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

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

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

Advanced corrosion on front crossmember

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 130,112 miles

Both rear shock absorbers have split gaiters

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 130,112 miles

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Both rear shock absorbers have split gaiters

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 123,638 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 116,860 miles

ENGINE SUMP CORRODED AND WEAPING OIL.

N/S/R OUTTER SILL STARTING TO CORRODE.

O/S/R AND N/S/R STEEL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE.

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

P/A/S OIL COOLER PIPES STARTING TO WEAP.

Pass 17 Aug 2006 116,860 miles

ENGINE SUMP CORRODED AND WEAPING OIL.

N/S/R OUTTER SILL STARTING TO CORRODE.

O/S/R AND N/S/R STEEL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE.

P/A/S OIL COOLER PIPES STARTING TO WEAP.

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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P205 JUD is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P205 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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P205 JUD is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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