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P339 PFM

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,294 mi
Last recorded53,294 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP339 PFM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 53,294 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 51,579 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 49,366 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 47,341 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 45,698 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/arch starting to rust blister (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 45,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/arch starting to rust blister (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 43,826 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 42,240 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex to main pipe near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 40,002 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 40,002 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 37,699 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 35,340 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area heavy rust blister (5.2.6)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 35,340 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area heavy rust blister (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 33,005 miles

light cracking to rear tyres due to age advice to replace

Pass 22 Dec 2014 30,450 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 27,693 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 24,634 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 21,673 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 19,045 miles

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 8 Feb 2010 16,462 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 16,260 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 15,464 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 14,689 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 13,839 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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P339 PFM is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P339 PFM, 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 P339 PFM registered?

P339 PFM is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 March 1997.

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