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P784 LVW

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,705 mi
Last recorded132,705 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP784 LVW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 132,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Underneath of vehicle has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 8 May 2018 129,772 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Underneath of vehicle has slight surface corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2017 129,407 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 127,708 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 125,722 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 123,573 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 123,573 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 109,600 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f front head lamp slightly chipped

Fail 4 Jan 2013 109,600 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f front head lamp slightly chipped

Fail 21 Jan 2012 93,372 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/f head lamp chipped

Pass 21 Jan 2012 93,372 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/f head lamp chipped

Fail 5 Jan 2011 79,076 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 79,076 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2010 68,673 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 68,673 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 58,170 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 58,170 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 49,339 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 49,339 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 40,276 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 31,549 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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P784 LVW is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P784 LVW, 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 P784 LVW registered?

P784 LVW is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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