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P490 CJO

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,688 mi
Last recorded75,688 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP490 CJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 75,688 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 74,117 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 74,101 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 72,426 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 70,030 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 67,552 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 64,654 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 64,654 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 60,480 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 60,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 57,283 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 54,852 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 54,852 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 52,510 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 50,866 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 2 Feb 2009 48,824 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 47,197 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 45,491 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 42,219 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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P490 CJO is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P490 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P490 CJO registered?

P490 CJO is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 January 1997.

Is P490 CJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P490 CJO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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