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P817 JOR

1996 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

148,565 mi
Last recorded148,565 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Nissan Almera87,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP817 JOR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2016 148,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Outer sill, not prescribed areas

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 143,112 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2015 143,112 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2014 136,173 miles

Oil leak

o/s f inner sill/floor corroded slightly, not in any prescribed areas

o/s/f chassis corroded slightly

Fail 20 Nov 2014 136,172 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s f inner sill/floor corroded slightly, not in any prescribed areas

o/s/f chassis corroded slightly

Pass 23 Nov 2013 131,492 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2013 131,488 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 125,337 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2012 125,337 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2011 119,664 miles

front brake discs poor

imbalance between front brakes

nearside headlamp aim on upper limit

oil leak present

rev counter faulty

various body/bumper defects

various rusty brake pipes

Fail 25 Nov 2011 119,660 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs poor

imbalance between front brakes

nearside headlamp aim on upper limit

oil leak present

rev counter faulty

various body/bumper defects

various rusty brake pipes

Pass 1 Dec 2010 114,319 miles

cargo area loaded

corrosion to vehicle underside

front number plate poor

front tyres worn on edges,offside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge

imbalance between front brakes close to limit,advise investigation

oil leak present

various body/bumper defects

various rusty brake pipes

Fail 1 Dec 2010 114,315 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

cargo area loaded

corrosion to vehicle underside

front number plate poor

front tyres worn on edges,offside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge

imbalance between front brakes close to limit,advise investigation

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and perished

oil leak present

various body/bumper defects

various rusty brake pipes

Pass 2 Dec 2009 109,667 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 109,589 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 104,307 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 104,307 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 98,475 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 96,505 miles

as per previous vt32

Fail 17 Nov 2006 96,505 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

o/s/r light lens cracked

wipers poor

Pass 18 Aug 2006 94,808 miles

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

corrosion starting in n/s rear wheel arch

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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P817 JOR is a 1996 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 1996 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 87,906 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 P817 JOR, 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 30 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P817 JOR is a 1996 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 August 1996.

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