MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,732 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
corrosion forming around underside of vehicle
front number plate slightly poor condition
signs of oil leak from engine sump
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
corrosion forming around sills & chassis
front number plate slightly poor condition
o/s wiper blade splits on ends
signs of oil leak from engine area
slight binding o/s/f brake
slight dampness around n/s/r shock absorber
both front tyres worn on inner edges
corrosion forming around sills & chassis
front number plate slightly poor condition
o/s wiper blade splits on ends
signs of oil leak from engine area
slight binding o/s/f brake
slight dampness around n/s/r shock absorber
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
corrosion forming around rear sills & brake pipes
signs of dampness n/s/r shock absorber
corrosion forming around rear sills & brake pipes
signs of dampness n/s/r shock absorber
CORROSION FORMING AROUND CHASSIS & BRAKE PIPES
N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit
corrosion forming around underside of sills & chassis
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
damage to n/s/r sill not affecting sill
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
both outer c v boots starting to perish
damage to n/s/r sill not affecting sill
wipers smear slightly
both front outer cv gaitors starting to crack
centre and exhausts corroded
engine sump corroded
front crossmember corroded but not excessive
nearside rear outer sill corroded and damaged but not excessive
front brake discs rusty on inside edge
nearside rear outer sill has accident damage
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front brake discs slightly rusty on inside edge
nearside rear outer sill has accident damage
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?
Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P472 ETA is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 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 P472 ETA, 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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P472 ETA is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 June 1997.
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