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P554 DTA

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,642 mi
Last recorded143,642 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP554 DTA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 143,642 miles

Both rear chassis legs distorted.

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

NSR outer sill area weak with corrosion.

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 143,124 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside 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)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Drivers seat worn.

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Both rear lower sills and the front panel are weak with corrosion.

Both rear chassis legs are distorted with corrosion.

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 134,359 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

The NS and OS outer sills,both NS and OS rear chassis both rear lower sills weak with corrosion.

Fail 20 Mar 2014 134,326 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

The NS and OS outer sills,both NS and OS rear chassis and both rear lower sills weak with corrosion.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 125,503 miles

Both rear chassis legs,both rear lower sills and both outer sills weak with corrosion.

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 125,503 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear chassis legs,both rear lower sills and both outer sills weak with corrosion.

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 116,671 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

NSR outer sill weak with corrosion.

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 108,538 miles

Both rear lower sills and both outer sills weak with corrosion.

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 108,524 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Both rear lower sills and both outer sills weak with corrosion.

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 100,805 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 100,793 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear brake pipes corroded.

Both rear chassis legs distorted.

Pass 1 Apr 2009 91,029 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 91,029 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear brakepipes are pitted.

Both rear lower sill areas are weak with corrosion.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2008 81,417 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 72,783 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 64,301 miles

front brake balance on limits 25%

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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P554 DTA is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P554 DTA, 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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P554 DTA is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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