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P329 JFL

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

83,147 mi
Last recorded83,147 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP329 JFL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2011 83,147 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

rear floors corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2010 81,750 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 73,633 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 78,139 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 78,139 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 76,403 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 76,397 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Oct 2006 72,729 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 72,729 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 70,242 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2005 70,242 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P329 JFL is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P329 JFL, 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 P329 JFL registered?

P329 JFL is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is P329 JFL safe to buy?

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