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P417 LOA

1997 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,563 mi
Last recorded94,563 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP417 LOA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 94,563 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

heavy underbody corosion

Fail 13 Aug 2015 94,559 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill x2 (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

heavy underbody corosion

Fail 8 Aug 2015 94,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

brake pipes covered in grease, unable to fully inspect

corrosion present in boot floor area

corrosion present in nearside rear sill area

corrosion present in offside rear chassis rail area

front number plate in poor condition

fuel pipes corroded

low effort to rear foot brake

nearside rear suspemsion arm bush corroded

offside rear shock absorber leaking

rear number plate in poor condition

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sill pannels

unable to test nearside headlamp aim

Pass 17 Jul 2014 89,747 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 84,017 miles

Corrosion forming on inner sills

Corrosion forming on chassis leg at rear

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSR Brake binding very slightly

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 84,017 miles

Corrosion forming on chassis leg at rear

Corrosion forming on inner sills

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSR Brake binding very slightly

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 76,801 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION OF OUTER SILLS DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS FITTED.

Fail 6 Jul 2012 76,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION OF OUTER SILLS DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS FITTED.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 67,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 67,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 60,898 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 57,333 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear door sills corrodeing

front exhaust down pipe flexi joint deteriorated

front spoiler damaged

offside rear chassis leg damaged

offside rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2008 54,175 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 54,175 miles

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

195/55/15 85v maxxis 708

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

door sills corrodeing

rear chassis corrodeing

Pass 20 Jun 2007 50,073 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear inner sills corroded.

Pass 15 Jul 2006 45,833 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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P417 LOA is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P417 LOA, 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 P417 LOA registered?

P417 LOA is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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