CarVerify

Free Car Check

P240 MAR

1997 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,698 mi
Last recorded152,698 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP240 MAR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 152,698 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 146,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 146,293 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 138,673 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 138,671 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 128,076 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 128,076 miles

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 116,114 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 116,113 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 103,265 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 22 Jan 2015 103,265 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 24 Jan 2014 94,309 miles

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 94,309 miles

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 84,969 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2012 76,893 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 76,893 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 68,342 miles

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

off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2010 60,748 miles

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

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2009 50,047 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 50,046 miles

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

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

off side rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 21 Jan 2008 40,138 miles

off side rear tyre deteriorating in treads

Pass 22 Jan 2007 34,333 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
Full Nissan Almera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P240 MAR is a 1997 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 P240 MAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P240 MAR?

You can check the full history of P240 MAR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P240 MAR registered?

P240 MAR is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P240 MAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P240 MAR shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P240 MAR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P240 MAR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.