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P303 JUD

1997 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,942 mi
Last recorded122,942 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP303 JUD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 122,942 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 120,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front seat belt retracts slow

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp unit has slightly movement

Previous repairs; inner and outer sills covered in paint

Pass 13 Nov 2018 119,301 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, covered in paint (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, covered in paint (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 119,277 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, covered in paint (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, covered in paint (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 116,742 miles

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

Nearside Outer Sill previously repaired and painted over within prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & Tyre has cracks forming (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake application slightly uneven during decrease

Offside Front Indicator unit has slight movement

Offside Headlight unit secured by cable-tie

Offside Outer Sill previously repaired and painted over within prescribed areas

Fail 13 Nov 2017 116,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Outer Sill previously repaired and painted over within prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & Tyre has cracks forming (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlight unit secured by cable-tie

Offside Outer Sill previously repaired and painted over within prescribed areas

Pass 27 Oct 2016 113,172 miles

outer sills rusty

Pass 11 Nov 2015 108,737 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 105,030 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 101,218 miles

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

Oil leak

osr tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2012 87,961 miles

offside front (drivers) seat belt retraction mechanism worn

Fail 13 Nov 2012 87,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front (drivers) seat belt retraction mechanism worn

Pass 8 Nov 2011 95,299 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 93,741 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 93,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 90,018 miles

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 80,282 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 75,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise nearside and offside lower sills have slight corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2007 75,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise nearside and offside lower sills have slight corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2006 72,220 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 65,116 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 65,116 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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P303 JUD is a 1997 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P303 JUD, 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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P303 JUD is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 July 1997.

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