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P452 OLT

1997 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

151,215 mi
Last recorded151,215 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP452 OLT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 151,215 miles

Offside Front to rear brake pipe rusting badly at rear

Pass 12 Jun 2017 149,384 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Outer cv boot perishing

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

both number plates worn

Fail 12 Jun 2017 149,384 miles

Nearside 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)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Outer cv boot perishing

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

both number plates worn

Pass 6 Jun 2016 148,673 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

both outer cv boots perishing

centre and rear exhaust corroded

front number plate worn

nearside rear tyre cracking 175/70/13

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2015 147,968 miles

front number plate slightly worn

nearside front outer cv boot perishing

suspect front brake pads 80% worn

Fail 1 Jun 2015 147,968 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly worn

nearside front outer cv boot perishing

suspect front brake pads 80% worn

Pass 2 Jun 2014 147,173 miles

Both rear shocker cowlings perrished.

Bothy N/S & O/S front outer driveshaft boots perrishing - just O.K. st time of test.

Center to rear exhaust union corroded.

Fine chips to windscreen.

Front brake pads approx. 65% worn.

N/S/R tyre cracking to inner sidewall (175/70x13).

Surface corrosion to various sections of vehicle structure & suspension.

Tailgate struts weak.

Fail 2 Jun 2014 147,173 miles

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

Both rear shocker cowlings perrished.

Bothy N/S & O/S front outer driveshaft boots perrishing - just O.K. st time of test.

Center to rear exhaust union corroded.

Fine chips to windscreen.

Front brake pads approx. 65% worn.

N/S/R tyre cracking to inner sidewall (175/70x13).

Surface corrosion to various sections of vehicle structure & suspension.

Tailgate struts weak.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 146,212 miles

Both N/S & O/S front C/V boots perrishing.

Both rear shocker cowlings perrished.

Center to rear exhaust union corroded.

Fine chips in windscreen.

Surface corrosion to N/S body sill.

Surface corrosion to vehicle suspension & components.

Suspect front brake pads approx. 65% worn.

Tailgate struts slightly weak.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 145,416 miles

Both front tyres cracking in treads but just within limits at time of test (175/70x13) - Recommend soon replaced.

Both rear shock absorber cowlings perrished.

Bothy N/S & O/S front C/V boots perrishing.

Surface corrosion to vehicles suspension & components.

Pass 6 Jun 2011 144,179 miles

Both N/S & O/S front outer driveshaft boots perrishing but just within M.O.T. limits at time of test.

Tailgate struts weak.

Fail 9 Jun 2010 143,191 miles

Both N/S & O/S front coil spring seating rubbers worn/perrishing.

Both N/S & O/S front outer drive-shaft boots starting to perrish.

Both engine auxillary drive belts worn/cracking.

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

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

Rear wiper blade u/s.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 143,191 miles

Both N/S & O/S front coil spring seating rubbers worn/perrishing.

Both N/S & O/S front outer drive-shaft boots starting to perrish.

Both engine auxillary drive belts worn/cracking.

Rear wiper blade u/s.

Pass 24 Jun 2009 33,366 miles

Both front coil springs seating rubbers worn/perrished.

N/S front brake slightly stronger than O/S but well within M.O.T. limits.(possibly sticky pad in caliper)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 31,675 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 30,409 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 28,485 miles

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

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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P452 OLT is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 P452 OLT, 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 P452 OLT registered?

P452 OLT is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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