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P635 UNP

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,531 mi
Last recorded80,531 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP635 UNP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2018 80,531 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch also outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre starting to deteriorate

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 72,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre walls perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perished on outer wall

Offside Rear tyre walls perished

Fail 27 Feb 2017 72,868 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre walls perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perished on outer wall

Offside Rear tyre walls perished

Pass 23 Apr 2015 72,439 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 72,439 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

front exhaust bracket,corroded--

Pass 14 May 2014 70,684 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 70,684 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 67,888 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 67,888 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 64,903 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 64,903 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 62,489 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 62,489 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 58,083 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 58,083 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 54,425 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 50,773 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 50,773 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 47,140 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 47,139 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 42,951 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 42,951 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P635 UNP is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P635 UNP, 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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P635 UNP is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 January 1997.

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