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P329 KKK

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,005 mi
Last recorded80,005 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP329 KKK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 80,005 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also front subframe. all parts. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

extensive welding repairs,

Fail 12 Jan 2026 79,991 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing severely (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also front subframe. all parts. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

extensive welding repairs,

Pass 20 Dec 2024 77,500 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front suspension rusty/corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2024 77,491 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe union at rear excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced b post to sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front suspension rusty/corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2024 75,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + worn smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 75,895 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength siil/end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + worn smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 74,039 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 73,544 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced B Pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 73,543 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced B Pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 73,203 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Charging system warning lamp on

Corrosion to front inner sills

Corrosion to offside front chassis

Corrosion to offside rear inner sill

Corrosion to rear chassis

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack damp, possible slow fluid leak

Fail 7 Dec 2020 73,188 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Charging system warning lamp on

Corrosion to front inner sills

Corrosion to offside front chassis

Corrosion to offside rear inner sill

Corrosion to rear chassis

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack damp, possible slow fluid leak

Pass 2 Dec 2019 69,633 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Charging system warning lamp on

Corrosion to both front inner sills/ floor pans

Corrosion to front chassis crossmember

Corrosion to front lower suspension arms and subframe

Corrosion to lower section of offside B pillar

Corrosion to offside front chassis

Corrosion to offside rear chassis

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside front outer cv joint deteriorated

Fail 25 Nov 2019 69,612 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Charging system warning lamp on

Corrosion to both front inner sills/ floor pans

Corrosion to front chassis crossmember

Corrosion to front lower suspension arms and subframe

Corrosion to lower section of offside B pillar

Corrosion to offside front chassis

Corrosion to offside rear chassis

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside front outer cv joint deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2018 68,441 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 68,409 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 66,835 miles

Battery light on

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inner edge - needs attention (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perrished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 66,808 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Battery light on

Emissions not tested

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inner edge - needs attention (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perrished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 65,450 miles

exhaust blow rear box joint

heavy corrosion both rear inner sills - close to excess

nearside front outer CV boot deteriorated

offside front tyre worn heavy inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2015 62,434 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 62,340 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 59,672 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

corrosion to both rear inner sills/chassis rails

Fail 6 Oct 2014 59,453 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 Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

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

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

corrosion to both rear inner sills/chassis rails

Pass 21 Nov 2013 56,504 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 53,493 miles

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

repairs to both rear sills poor but meeting requirements at time of test

signs of ageing/cracking o/s/f tyre

Fail 10 Oct 2012 53,474 miles

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

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

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

repairs to both rear sills poor but meeting requirements at time of test

signs of ageing/cracking o/s/f tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2011 50,876 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 48,787 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 46,302 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 46,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 43,186 miles

N/s/r tyre perishing.

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2007 40,196 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

light corrosion both inner rear brake pipes

Pass 16 Sep 2006 36,947 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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P329 KKK is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KKK, 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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P329 KKK is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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