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P501 CJO

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,728 mi
Last recorded120,728 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP501 CJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 120,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine timing chain noisey.

Front exhaust mounting is detached / corroded.

Near side front wing damaged.

Near side rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 30 Oct 2012 120,728 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine timing chain noisey.

Front exhaust mounting is detached / corroded.

Near side front wing damaged.

Near side rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 19 Oct 2011 120,725 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2011 120,724 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2010 113,219 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 112,925 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

front pads worn

nsr seat belt checked with child seat in place (but child seat not fitted)

oil leak

osf tyre worn on inner edge

osr seat belt checked with child seat in place

osr wheel bearing slightly rough

rear brake out of balance very close to excess

Pass 29 Oct 2009 98,092 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 98,064 miles

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

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

osr seat belt checked with child seat in place

Pass 25 Oct 2008 83,915 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 77,335 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 71,950 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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P501 CJO is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P501 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.

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What year was P501 CJO registered?

P501 CJO is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 January 1997.

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