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P261 HJO

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,095 mi
Last recorded97,095 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP261 HJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 97,095 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion starting rear of outer sills

rear tyres getting low

Pass 31 Jul 2009 77,573 miles

brake fluid level is low , recommend brake check

Pass 6 Aug 2008 65,074 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 65,074 miles

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

battery low turning car over?

cv boots perished

slight surface rust in places under car

small cut in nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 1 Aug 2007 57,491 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 57,402 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Washers and wipers poor †Nail in o/s/f tyre †Both front cv boots perished †Front brake balance poor

Pass 11 Jul 2006 49,805 miles

corrosion not through all skins n/s/r outer sill

exhaust system corroding

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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P261 HJO is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P261 HJO, 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 P261 HJO registered?

P261 HJO is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P261 HJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P261 HJO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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