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P531 JNB

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,300 mi
Last recorded108,300 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP531 JNB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 108,300 miles

Driver-side rear chassis area is badly corroded

Near side and drivers side rear brake pipes are corroded

Near side and drivers side rear bumper balance closure is corroded

Oil leaking from engine

Fail 30 Mar 2016 108,235 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

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

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

Driver-side rear chassis area is badly corroded

Near side and drivers side rear brake pipes are corroded

Near side and drivers side rear bumper balance closure is corroded

Oil leaking from engine

Pass 6 Mar 2015 103,755 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 97,102 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 92,038 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 88,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

front wipers poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2011 83,567 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 79,512 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 79,512 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 76,367 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 71,946 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 66,719 miles

excess oil leaks

Pass 17 Mar 2006 63,564 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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P531 JNB is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 P531 JNB, 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 P531 JNB registered?

P531 JNB is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P531 JNB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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