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P289 BPJ

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,284 mi
Last recorded68,284 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP289 BPJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 68,284 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

drivers iner door handle broken not inop

near side front tyre side wall damage not excessive

Fail 7 Sep 2013 68,275 miles

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

drivers iner door handle broken not inop

near side front tyre side wall damage not excessive

Pass 24 Aug 2012 62,092 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 62,086 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

advised. corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe. rear boot opening. both side outer body sill corroded near load bearing area.

Pass 18 Aug 2011 57,012 miles

corrosion setting in on n/s/r to front brake pipe

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/f tyre just met limit & o/s/f on 2mm

Pass 2 Sep 2010 51,578 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 51,578 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 47,750 miles

Screen wash filled as found empty.

Front brake pads appear low. discs appear worn.

Rear steel brake pipes are rusty.

Rear under body is surface rusty.

Sill ends and joints are rusty.

Slight binding at nearside rear wheel

Pass 21 Jan 2008 46,278 miles

N/S/R tyre nearing limits of tread wear

Slight corrosion at rear inner sill areas

Fail 18 Jan 2008 46,276 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

N/S/R tyre nearing limits of tread wear

Slight corrosion at rear inner sill areas

Pass 24 Jan 2007 43,623 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 39,915 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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P289 BPJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P289 BPJ, 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 P289 BPJ registered?

P289 BPJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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