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P287 UTL

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,645 mi
Last recorded72,645 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP287 UTL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 72,645 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 71,242 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 69,621 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 69,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 68,007 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 68,007 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 66,551 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 66,551 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 64,651 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 64,651 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 62,778 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 62,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 60,303 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 58,279 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 55,878 miles

Advise tracking

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

Fail 8 Jan 2009 55,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise tracking

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 52,989 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 49,225 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 45,737 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 UTL is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P287 UTL, 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 UTL is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 January 1997.

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