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P801 ERM

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

98,887 mi
Last recorded98,887 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP801 ERM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 98,887 miles

Nearside rear tyre very badly cracked

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 98,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre very badly cracked

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 97,274 miles

o/s/f tyre worn

slight leak in area of PAS oil cooler pipes.

Fail 15 Apr 2013 97,274 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s/f tyre worn

slight leak in area of PAS oil cooler pipes.

Pass 26 Apr 2012 95,540 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 95,540 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 93,425 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 911,485 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

metal brake pipes rusted

o/s sill panel rusted

Fail 25 Mar 2010 91,193 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 88,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Underside of car at nearside rear corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2009 88,658 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Underside of car at nearside rear corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2008 86,094 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 86,030 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 79,839 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2007 79,839 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 75,992 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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P801 ERM is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P801 ERM, 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 P801 ERM registered?

P801 ERM is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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