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Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
brake pipe corroding at offside and nearside rear
brake pipe corroding nearside along floor
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
brake pipe corroding at offside and nearside rear
brake pipe corroding nearside along floor
Coolant leak
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Spare tyre defective
excessisv corroded inner outer sills x member wheel archs floors chassis all brake pipes body wroks inner wings
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Coolant leak
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Spare tyre defective
excessisv corroded inner outer sills x member wheel archs floors chassis all brake pipes body wroks inner wings
near side front & rear wall wrons & damege & cracks
Battery insecure
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Spare tyre defective
bad oil leacking
excessisv corroded inner sills, x member, wheel a\rchs, floors, chassis, body wrroks all brake pipes,
Battery insecure
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Spare tyre defective
bad oil leacking
excessisv corroded inner sills, x member, wheel a\rchs, floors, chassis, body wrroks all brake pipes,
near side front & rear wall wrons & damege & cracks
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Coolant leak
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
excessisv corroded outer in ner sills, x member , wheel archs, all brake pipes, chasis, floors , body wroks,, inner wings
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Coolant leak
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
excessisv corroded outer in ner sills, x member , wheel archs, all brake pipes, chasis, floors , body wroks,, inner wings
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
coolant leaking
engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
exssisv corroded outer inner sill, x mem ber all brakes pipes
fuel pipes corroded
nail in tyre
oil leak
spare tyre defective
coolant leaking
engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
exssisv corroded outer inner sill, x mem ber all brakes pipes
fuel pipes corroded
nail in tyre
oil leak
spare tyre defective
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P490 PNE is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Gold with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 P490 PNE, 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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P490 PNE is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 June 1997.
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