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P525 RMA

1997 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

124,438 mi
Last recorded124,438 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP525 RMA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2012 124,438 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 124,373 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust corroded heavily

offside outer sill corroded

offside rear closing sill corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2011 119,598 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 119,598 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

advanced corrosion to exhaust in places

corrosion & repairs to osr outer sill

corrosion to suspension components

corrosion to undercarriage,closing sills,chassis & floors

damage & corrosion to bodywork

slight play at os steering rack

Pass 25 Oct 2010 115,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

advanced corrosion to exhaust in places

corrosion & repairs to os outer sill

corrosion to undercarriage, chassis & suspension components

engine sump corroded

ns outer sill corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2009 111,075 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 111,059 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

corrosion to suspension components

corrosion to undercarrage & chassis

Pass 25 Sep 2008 106,119 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 106,090 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front exhaust mounting corroded

front tyres worn

offside front tyre out of shape

offside front tyre worn to legal limit

rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Sep 2007 104,362 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 20 Sep 2007 104,362 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

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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P525 RMA is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 P525 RMA, 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 P525 RMA registered?

P525 RMA is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 April 1997.

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