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P224 OAR

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

57,044 mi
Last recorded57,044 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP224 OAR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2015 57,044 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front floor to sil slightly corroded

offside front floor to sil slightly corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Apr 2014 57,020 miles

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

Damage to Left front tyre sidewall

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front number plate damaged

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

Only 1 washer jet working on Left side

Rear wheel arch corrosion

Right front wheel arch damaged

Sill corrosion

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 57,020 miles

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

Damage to Left front tyre sidewall

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Front number plate damaged

Only 1 washer jet working on Left side

Rear wheel arch corrosion

Right front wheel arch damaged

Sill corrosion

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 56,556 miles

front numberplate damaged

front/rear suspension corroded

left front tyre sidewall damaged

left/right sills corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2012 55,961 miles

exhaust corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear wheel arch corrosion

sills corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2012 55,961 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear wheel arch corrosion

sills corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2011 55,098 miles

exhaust corroded

front number plate damaged

left front tyre sidewall damaged

rear brake pipe corrosion

right front tyre tread worn

Fail 8 Apr 2011 55,098 miles

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

exhaust corroded

front number plate damaged

left front tyre sidewall damaged

rear brake pipe corrosion

right front tyre tread worn

Pass 23 Apr 2010 54,270 miles

exhaust corroded

rear brake pipe corrosion

Fail 23 Apr 2010 54,270 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear brake pipe corrosion

Fail 28 Apr 2009 53,115 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear arch corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2009 53,115 miles

rear arch corrosion

Fail 21 Apr 2008 51,739 miles

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

front number plate damaged

rear brake pipe corrosion

right rear tyre tread worn

Pass 21 Apr 2008 51,739 miles

front number plate damaged

rear brake pipe corrosion

right rear tyre tread worn

Pass 28 Apr 2007 50,419 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front number plate cracked

Left rear tyre sidewall been repaired

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

Rear wheel arch corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2006 49,102 miles

front discs distorted

front number plate damaged

rear nbrake balance

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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P224 OAR is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P224 OAR, 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 P224 OAR registered?

P224 OAR is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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