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P640 LJM

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,032 mi
Last recorded94,032 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP640 LJM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2015 94,032 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front bumper insecure

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cover sills

horn weak

rusty under side

Pass 2 Feb 2015 94,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front bumper insecure

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cover sills

horn weak

rusty under side

Fail 21 Feb 2014 79,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cover sills

Pass 21 Feb 2014 79,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cover sills

Pass 29 Jan 2013 71,946 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 71,142 miles

n/s/f cv boot perished

o/s/ deal corroded but not holed

o/s/f cv boot perished

rear number plate in poor condition

slight blow from rear exhaust joint

Fail 12 Feb 2012 71,141 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

n/s/f cv boot perished

o/s/ deal corroded but not holed

o/s/f cv boot perished

oil dampness around o/s/r brake back plate

rear number plate in poor condition

slight blow from rear exhaust joint

Pass 5 May 2011 68,549 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 61,407 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 61,407 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 1 May 2009 56,197 miles

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 29 Apr 2008 49,544 miles

rear plate poor

Fail 29 Apr 2008 49,544 miles

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

rear plate poor

Pass 24 Feb 2007 44,174 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 35,915 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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P640 LJM is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P640 LJM, 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 P640 LJM registered?

P640 LJM is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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