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P217 CJO

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

92,786 mi
Last recorded92,786 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP217 CJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 92,786 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 92,584 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 85,216 miles

Both rear tyres perishing and osr has a nail in tread

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Wiper linkages insecure

Fail 28 Mar 2011 85,216 miles

Both rear tyres perishing and osr has a nail in tread

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Wiper linkages insecure

Pass 1 Apr 2010 77,590 miles

windscreen wiper linkage loose

Fail 30 Mar 2010 77,559 miles

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

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

windscreen wiper linkage loose

Pass 9 Apr 2009 70,785 miles

both front brake disc's becoming corroded

n/s/f tyre close to limit + tracking check

sump corroded + leaking

Fail 31 Mar 2009 70,764 miles

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

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

both front brake disc's becoming corroded

n/s/f tyre close to limit + tracking check

sump corroded + leaking

Pass 28 Mar 2007 66,353 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 66,281 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

sump rotten

Pass 3 Apr 2006 63,908 miles

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

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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P217 CJO is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc 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 P217 CJO, 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 P217 CJO registered?

P217 CJO is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P217 CJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P217 CJO shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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