MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,288 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
car very rusty underneath
front crossmember corroded, os and ns front brake pipes rusting at the end,
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
car very rusty underneath
front crossmember corroded , os and ns front brake pipe rusting at the end ,
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
engine oil sump corroded and leaking
front crossmember corroded out of prescribed area
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
engine oil sump corroded and leaking
front crossmember corroded out of prescribed area
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front crossmember corroded but not in perscribed area,both outer sills rusty but not holed
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
covers fitted to boot area
engine oil sump is excessively corroded
oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
covers fitted to boot area
engine oil sump is excessively corroded
oil leak
How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?
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P299 POY is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc diesel 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 P299 POY, 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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P299 POY is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 April 1997.
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