MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,852 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
offside headlamp glass cracked
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
corrosion to underneath of car
nsf indicator lens damaged
nsr tyre damage
osf headlight cracked
stonechips to windscreen
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
heavy corrosion underneath around front and rear suspensions †corrosion to front to rear brake and fuel pipes †front tyres wearing on edges †noise from rear brakes †
heavy corrosion underneath around front and rear suspensions †corrosion to front to rear brake and fuel pipes †front tyres wearing on edges †noise from rear brakes †
How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?
Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P378 DRD is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P378 DRD, 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 P378 DRD registered?
P378 DRD is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 January 1997.
Is P378 DRD safe to buy?
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