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P781 ARU

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,890 mi
Last recorded75,890 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP781 ARU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 75,890 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 75,170 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 74,863 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 74,552 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 74,552 miles

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement cross member under radiator (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 74,295 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 74,050 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 73,703 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 73,257 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 73,257 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 72,759 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 72,759 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 75,047 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 74,227 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 74,227 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 73,052 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 73,052 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 71,281 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 69,267 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 69,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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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P781 ARU 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 70%.

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 P781 ARU, 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 P781 ARU registered?

P781 ARU is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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