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P356 GJB

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

174,938 mi
Last recorded174,938 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP356 GJB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 174,938 miles

All tyres wearing on inner edges

Both front outer wheel arches corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Dampness around track rod end balljoint

Nearside Front Floor showing signs of corrosion

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

Offside Front Floor showing signs of corrosion

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2016 162,642 miles

Nearside Front floor some corrision

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

Offside Front wheel slightly binding

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

both front wheel arches corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2015 157,213 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 157,110 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 151,595 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 151,584 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 143,055 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Feb 2013 143,055 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2012 132,712 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Feb 2011 130,690 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 15 Feb 2011 130,615 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 18 Feb 2010 121,901 miles

both rear tyres starting to pearish

Fail 15 Feb 2010 121,901 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres starting to pearish

Pass 10 Mar 2008 103,995 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 103,660 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 98,391 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 89,662 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P356 GJB is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 P356 GJB, 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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P356 GJB is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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