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P528 HMT

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,507 mi
Last recorded67,507 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP528 HMT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 67,507 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 67,507 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 65,917 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 65,917 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 64,147 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 62,117 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 62,117 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 60,148 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 60,148 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 58,297 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 56,534 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 54,623 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 54,623 miles

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 52,507 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 50,511 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 50,511 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 48,309 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 44,825 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear wiperblade split

Pass 1 Nov 2006 34,839 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 31,187 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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P528 HMT is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P528 HMT, 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 P528 HMT registered?

P528 HMT is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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