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P718 OPO

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,429 mi
Last recorded113,429 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2020
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP718 OPO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2020 113,429 miles

o/s/r metal brake pipe surface corrosion

Fail 23 Apr 2020 113,429 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s/r metal brake pipe surface corrosion

Pass 1 May 2019 110,160 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 110,160 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 106,536 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 106,499 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 102,994 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 99,567 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 97,729 miles

front tyres wearing inner edge, o/s worse, advise alignment

Pass 13 Mar 2014 95,590 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 95,590 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 93,238 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 90,611 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 86,935 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 86,935 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

o/s c/v boot perished

slight noise from n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Mar 2010 82,643 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 78,502 miles

Oil leak (pressure switch area)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 74,538 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 70,339 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 13 Mar 2006 66,390 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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P718 OPO is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P718 OPO, 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 P718 OPO registered?

P718 OPO is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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