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P773 SMJ

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,421 mi
Last recorded88,421 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP773 SMJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 88,421 miles

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

Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

N/S/F tyre Rim Damaged

N/S/R tyre age cracked all over ***Strong*** Advisory

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/R tyre age cracked all over ***Strong*** Advisory

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 88,319 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

N/S/F tyre Rim Damaged

N/S/R tyre age cracked all over ***Strong*** Advisory

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/R tyre age cracked all over ***Strong*** Advisory

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 83,263 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 83,262 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 77,947 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 73,521 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 68,931 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 64,580 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 64,578 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 60,144 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 60,142 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 55,910 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 55,905 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 51,680 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 47,032 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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P773 SMJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red 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 P773 SMJ, 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 P773 SMJ registered?

P773 SMJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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