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P208 JUD

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,730 mi
Last recorded132,730 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP208 JUD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2021 132,730 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Under vehicle corrosion and some mechanical components

Pass 13 Oct 2020 131,361 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion under vehicle and some mechanical components

Pass 23 Apr 2019 128,376 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under vehicle slight corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2018 126,409 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Slight corrosion under vehicle..

Pass 25 Mar 2017 122,157 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 118,209 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 28 Mar 2015 113,371 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 110,015 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 105,330 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 105,330 miles

Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 98,568 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 93,132 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 87,226 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 81,781 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 77,818 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 77,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2007 72,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 72,923 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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P208 JUD is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P208 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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P208 JUD is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 July 1997.

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