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P239 UHT

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,147 mi
Last recorded81,147 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP239 UHT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 81,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Front slight wheel bearing play

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

both outer sills and rear inner wheel arch have repairs

corrosion to both front chassis legs and around battery tray

Pass 1 Mar 2016 78,088 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately Both sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 78,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately Both sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 75,634 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 73,009 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

unable to determine method of old repair to n/s , o/s sills- rear

Fail 18 Mar 2013 69,827 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 69,827 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 67,103 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 64,923 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 60,391 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 60,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 58,089 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 56,408 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 56,408 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 54,296 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 48,169 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 48,169 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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P239 UHT is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P239 UHT, 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 P239 UHT registered?

P239 UHT is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 June 1997.

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