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P782 TAV

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,098 mi
Last recorded124,098 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP782 TAV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2015 124,098 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 117,755 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 117,755 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2013 110,414 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 110,414 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 109,361 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 109,343 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 101,379 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 101,379 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 93,760 miles

n/side front tyre worn

n/side rear metal brake pipe corroded

o/side front tyre bald on inner edge

weld repairs carried out to o/side & n/side rear outer body cills - unable to see if fully seam welded around patches

weld repairs have been heavily undersealed - full inspection of repair not possible

Fail 18 Nov 2010 93,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/side front tyre worn

n/side rear metal brake pipe corroded

o/side front tyre bald on inner edge

weld repairs carried out to o/side & n/side rear outer body cills - unable to see if fully seam welded around patches

Pass 17 Nov 2009 85,983 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 85,983 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 122,082 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 122,077 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 69,413 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 61,386 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2005 54,536 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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P782 TAV is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P782 TAV, 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 P782 TAV registered?

P782 TAV is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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