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P673 MHJ

1997 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

141,425 mi
Last recorded141,425 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP673 MHJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2010 141,425 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

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

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

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

rear disc's rusty

Fail 24 Sep 2010 141,417 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

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

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

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

rear disc's rusty

Fail 15 May 2010 141,404 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side front tyres splits in inner sidewall

Pass 15 Apr 2009 130,658 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 130,655 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 119,032 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 119,032 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 103,906 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2007 103,906 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 93,207 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

cat.has been removed

Fail 20 Mar 2006 93,207 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

cat.has been removed

tracking for uneven tyre wear

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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P673 MHJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 P673 MHJ, 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 P673 MHJ registered?

P673 MHJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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