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P670 MOT

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,507 mi
Last recorded89,507 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP670 MOT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 89,507 miles

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

oily residue lower gearbox

rear shock absorbers deteriorating

Pass 12 Sep 2013 82,398 miles

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

front shock absorbers deteriorating

rear shocker absorbers deteriorating

Pass 15 Sep 2012 76,530 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 76,530 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 75,345 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R brake pipes are rusty

Rear tyres are badly perished

Bad oil leak which is dripping on exhaust

Pass 16 Sep 2010 71,354 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

N/S wiper blade is split

O/S/R brake pipe is rusty

Underside of vehicle is rusty towards the rear

Fail 15 Sep 2010 71,354 miles

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

Both rear tyres are perished

N/S wiper blade is split

O/S/R brake pipe is rusty

Underside of vehicle is rusty towards the rear

Pass 19 Sep 2009 65,555 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear underside of car is slightly corroded in general, and may benefit from being under-sealed to prevent future problems that may be caused in prescribed areas due to corrosion

Fail 11 Sep 2009 65,490 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear underside of car is slightly corroded in general, and may benefit from being under-sealed to prevent future problems that may be caused in prescribed areas due to corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2008 61,988 miles

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

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

both rear chassis legs rusty

gear box outpt seal leaking

Pass 22 Sep 2007 58,318 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 58,318 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 53,484 miles

near side front tyre side wall damaged and close to limits perished and few small splits, †near side rear nail in tread , †off side front tyre perished and few small splits

Pass 10 Sep 2005 50,318 miles

exhaust main pipe corroding at rear of vehicle

front c'v gaiters perishing

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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P670 MOT is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P670 MOT, 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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P670 MOT is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 February 1997.

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