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P318 MPX

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,426 mi
Last recorded125,426 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP318 MPX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 125,426 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear marked in white chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Centre section of exhaust slight deterioration

Engine oil leak

Engine oil sump pan corroded

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 125,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear marked in white chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Centre section of exhaust slight deterioration

Engine oil leak

Engine oil sump pan corroded

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 104,716 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 104,231 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill marked in white chalk (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill marked in white chalk (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 84,831 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 84,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 78,573 miles

both rear side lights dim

corrosion to both outer sills

front wiper blades smearing windscreen

rear number plate characters fading slightly

rear tyres perishing on sidewall and tread

rev counter not working

roughness from the nearside front wheel

slight corrosion to rear chassis legs

Pass 8 Dec 2012 75,203 miles

both front anti-roll bar d bushes deteriorating

both front windscreen wipers slightly smearing

handbrake is slack

slight corrosion in offside rear chassis leg

slight corrosion in offside rear sill

Pass 14 Dec 2011 71,944 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 71,912 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 68,149 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 68,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 63,280 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 56,504 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 56,504 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 53,029 miles

Nearside rear tyre nail in tread

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 46,386 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 45,338 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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P318 MPX is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P318 MPX, 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 P318 MPX registered?

P318 MPX is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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