MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,695 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front wipers smearing - Not to excess
N/S/R tyre - Small cut in sidewall, inner & outer edge slighty worn
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Front wipers smearing - Not to excess
N/S/R tyre - Small cut in sidewall, inner & outer edge slighty worn
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
O/S/F tyre inner edge BALD (175/65/14 H) Advise replacement ASAP
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear exhaust sections badly corroded.
How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P288 UTL is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 P288 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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P288 UTL is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 January 1997.
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