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P282 CJO

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

91,270 mi
Last recorded91,270 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP282 CJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2008 91,270 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise same as previous mot dated 18/06/08 test no 233340278426

Pass 20 Jun 2008 91,270 miles

advise same as previous mot dated 18/06/08 test no 233340278426

Fail 18 Jun 2008 91,240 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both outer sills corroding at rear / approaching weak

clutch very heavy to opearate

corrosion on both front floors and o/s/f chassis leg

corrosion on o/s front to rear brake pipe near fuel tank / border line to fail

corrosion on various body panels

o/s/f tyre pressure low

slight accident damage to o/s/f

wipers self park faulty

wipers self park faulty

Pass 2 Jul 2007 81,080 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 81,080 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

corrosion on front crossmember

corrosion on front sections of front to rear brake pipes

o/s headlamp aim slightly left

rear no plate deteriorating

wipers / linkages appear worn

Pass 20 Jun 2006 143,670 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 143,653 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

corrosion on front crossmember and sills / heavy in places

distortion in o/s/f brake disc causing slight brake pedal judder

front brakes on imbalance limit

wiper mechanism appears worn

wipers deteriorating

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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P282 CJO 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 42.9%.

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 P282 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 P282 CJO registered?

P282 CJO is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 February 1997.

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