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P738 HJC

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,258 mi
Last recorded58,258 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP738 HJC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 58,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 49,537 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 49,537 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2014 49,533 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 43,704 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 37,811 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 31,886 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 28,937 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 26,073 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 26,073 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 23,529 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 23,529 miles

Offside Outer Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Mar 2007 20,808 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 20,808 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 18,145 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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P738 HJC is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P738 HJC, 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 P738 HJC registered?

P738 HJC is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 April 1997.

Is P738 HJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P738 HJC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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