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P383 CJO

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,860 mi
Last recorded131,860 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP383 CJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 131,860 miles

corrosion to various areas of vehicle underside

offside front lower balljoint dust boot starting to split

Fail 3 May 2016 131,860 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear of nearside front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

corrosion to various areas of vehicle underside

offside front lower balljoint dust boot starting to split

Pass 29 Apr 2015 128,663 miles

slight corrosion to most under vehicle metal brake pipes

Fail 28 Apr 2015 128,663 miles

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

slight corrosion to most under vehicle metal brake pipes

Pass 6 May 2014 123,464 miles

slight corrosion to nearside rear metal brake pipe

Fail 29 Apr 2014 123,456 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

slight corrosion to nearside rear metal brake pipe

Pass 29 Apr 2013 118,039 miles

front brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 1 May 2012 111,486 miles

both offside tyres wearing low

Fail 30 Apr 2012 111,480 miles

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

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

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

both offside tyres wearing low

Pass 9 May 2011 104,559 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 98,867 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 91,201 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 83,255 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 78,316 miles

FROPNT BRAKE PADS UNABLE TO ASSESS

R/H/F TYRE HARD INNER EDGE WEAR

REAR END STEEL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

REAR L/H AND R/H SILL REPAIRS MADE TO VERY POOR STANDARD

Fail 10 Jul 2007 78,169 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)

FRONT BRAKE PADS UNABLE TO ASSESS

R/H/F TYRE INNER EDGE HARD WEAR/POSSIBLE UNDER INFLATION

REAR END STEEL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 11 Jul 2006 71,748 miles

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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P383 CJO is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P383 CJO, 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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P383 CJO is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 March 1997.

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