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P379 DRD

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

116,995 mi
Last recorded116,995 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP379 DRD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2017 116,995 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering door sill holes (6.1.A.1)

four hub caps

steering wheel outer cover loose at top

Pass 3 Mar 2016 107,199 miles

N/S/R TYRE PERISHING

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

REAR CHASSIS CORRODED

REPAIRS TO OUTER SILLS

Pass 3 Mar 2015 106,162 miles

both cv boots starting to perish

front anti roll bar link bushes splitting

nail in n/s/f tyre

oil leaks

rear springs corroded

repairs to both outer sills and underbody

Fail 2 Mar 2015 106,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both cv boots starting to perish

front anti roll bar link bushes splitting

nail in n/s/f tyre

oil leaks

rear springs corroded

repairs to both outer sills and underbody

Pass 25 Feb 2014 104,963 miles

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

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

offside front tyre tread low on edges.

Fail 25 Feb 2014 104,963 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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

offside front tyre tread low on edges.

Pass 12 Feb 2013 102,469 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread worn on outer edge.

Fail 12 Feb 2013 102,496 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre tread worn on outer edge.

Pass 21 Dec 2011 100,161 miles

front crossmember corroded

under sills corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2011 100,161 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front crossmember corroded

under sills corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2010 98,014 miles

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

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated.

front brake pads low.

offside front tyre tread low on inner edge.

Fail 2 Dec 2009 95,880 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front registration plate deteriorating

various rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2009 95,880 miles

front registration plate deteriorating

various rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2008 93,940 miles

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

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

offside and nearside under sills rusted

Fail 22 Nov 2008 93,900 miles

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside under sills rusted

Pass 10 Sep 2007 91,267 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 91,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 89,794 miles

front to rear brake pipes rusted at rear

Fail 5 Sep 2006 89,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front to rear brake pipes rusted at rear

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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P379 DRD is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 P379 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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P379 DRD is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 March 1997.

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