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P561 AHG

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,837 mi
Last recorded124,837 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP561 AHG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 124,837 miles

Offside Front Outer wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear inner wing and inner wheel arch corroded (outside prescribed area

Fail 7 Sep 2015 124,789 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear inner wing and inner wheel arch corroded (outside prescribed area

Pass 16 Sep 2014 119,535 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

nearside front worn low on both outer edges of tread

Fail 8 Sep 2014 119,433 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

nearside front worn low on both outer edges of tread

Pass 29 Aug 2013 113,348 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 113,347 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 107,740 miles

Oil leak

offside rear outer wheel arch has surface corrosion

Fail 6 Sep 2012 107,740 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear outer wheel arch has surface corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2011 101,595 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 101,540 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front cross member corroded advise

Fail 3 Sep 2010 95,688 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s n/s/r brake pipes at brake hoses showing surface rust

Pass 3 Sep 2010 95,688 miles

o/s n/s/r brake pipes at brake hoses showing surface rust

Pass 8 Sep 2009 91,093 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 91,093 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 85,694 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2007 80,484 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 75,225 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 75,225 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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P561 AHG is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P561 AHG, 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 P561 AHG registered?

P561 AHG is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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