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P287 BVJ

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

70,266 mi
Last recorded70,266 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP287 BVJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2025 70,266 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill / inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor / chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor / chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 69,050 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 67,607 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 65,373 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 63,086 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 61,083 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 61,082 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 58,025 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 55,512 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 54,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wall perished

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 54,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wall perished

Offside Front brake dragging

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 51,670 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 48,999 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 46,141 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 43,443 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 41,014 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 38,716 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 37,071 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 37,071 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 35,549 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 33,479 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
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P287 BVJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P287 BVJ, 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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P287 BVJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 January 1997.

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