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P361 MRV

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,625 mi
Last recorded130,625 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP361 MRV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 130,625 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 130,612 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 111,876 miles

Exhaust rear section rusty

Front anti-roll bar link rod mounting bushes perished

Front metal brake pipes degrading

Front to rear metal brake pipes rusted and degrading

Offside outer CV boot badly perished

Outer sills rusted

Rear road springs very rusty

Fail 11 Jun 2015 111,738 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust rear section rusty

Front anti-roll bar link rod mounting bushes perished

Front metal brake pipes degrading

Front to rear metal brake pipes rusted and degrading

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside outer CV boot badly perished

Outer sills rusted

Rear road springs very rusty

Pass 25 Jun 2014 100,501 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 100,501 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 89,332 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 88,940 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 83,329 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 75,847 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 72,691 miles

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

both front tyres treads starting to crack

Fail 3 Jul 2010 72,691 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front tyres treads starting to crack

nearside rear tyre starting to wear uneven

Pass 30 Jun 2007 69,714 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 29 Jun 2007 69,692 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front tyres bald on edge

Pass 1 Mar 2006 68,727 miles

both front tyres bald on edge

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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P361 MRV is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P361 MRV, 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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P361 MRV is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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