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P382 FJM

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,048 mi
Last recorded131,048 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP382 FJM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 131,048 miles

BOTH REAR INNER SILL PANELS RUSTY...

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES GETTING RUSTY...

FRONT P.A.S PIPE DAMP BEHIND BUMPER...

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE HAS CRACKING SIDE WALLS...

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR WHEEL CYLINDER... (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 128,631 miles

REAR CHASSIS LEGS RUSTY...

Pass 14 Apr 2015 126,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2015 126,195 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2014 123,469 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 123,469 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 115,803 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 115,800 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)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 109,301 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 109,301 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 100,831 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 100,830 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 94,181 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 89,112 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 83,237 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 75,599 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 75,597 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)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 67,370 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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P382 FJM is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P382 FJM, 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 P382 FJM registered?

P382 FJM is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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