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P721 OLK

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,707 mi
Last recorded163,707 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP721 OLK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 163,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 163,704 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 153,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Sep 2013 153,594 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Dec 2012 148,531 miles

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

exhaust emissions have only just met the legal requirements

non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2011 139,368 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 131,399 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Dec 2010 131,399 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 125,166 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 125,166 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 124,780 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 120,528 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 112,995 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 112,993 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 86,422 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 69,498 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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P721 OLK is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P721 OLK, 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 P721 OLK registered?

P721 OLK is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 May 1997.

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