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P788 CJO

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,787 mi
Last recorded72,787 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP788 CJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 72,787 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 70,498 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2022 70,334 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 63,539 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 59,590 miles

Nearside Rear slight damage to lamp unit

Fail 19 Feb 2020 59,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear slight damage to lamp unit

Pass 22 Feb 2019 52,818 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 52,818 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2017 49,398 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 49,398 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 47,435 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 42,801 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 42,801 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 41,874 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 41,874 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 37,624 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 37,624 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 33,852 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 33,852 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 28,025 miles

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

nsf osf tyres perished

Fail 26 Jan 2012 28,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nsf osf tyres perished

Pass 17 Feb 2011 27,919 miles

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

rear number plate faded

Pass 17 Feb 2010 27,783 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

osr tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 26 Feb 2009 27,558 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 27,032 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 27,032 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 26,310 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 25,777 miles

n/s rear tyre starting to perish

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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P788 CJO is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P788 CJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P788 CJO registered?

P788 CJO is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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