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P697 AJR

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

124,233 mi
Last recorded124,233 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP697 AJR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2013 124,233 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front doors corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2012 115,641 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 108,082 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 108,081 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 100,387 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 100,387 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

o/s/r and n/s r wheel bearings slightly noisy

Pass 21 Aug 2009 93,689 miles

Oil leak

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 93,689 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 87,702 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 82,494 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 82,494 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2006 75,929 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 75,929 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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P697 AJR is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P697 AJR, 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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P697 AJR is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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