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P820 DEJ

1997 Nissan Almera

Silver Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

252,446 mi
Last recorded252,446 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2007
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP820 DEJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2007 252,446 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise front discs worn

Fail 25 Jan 2007 252,309 miles

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

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

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

advise slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Jan 2006 245,167 miles

all rear metal brake pipes corroded badly

both outer sills corroded

front brake discs worn to limit

offside front ball joint cover split

offsidfe front tyre

play in nearside steering rack

sump leaking

Fail 24 Jan 2006 245,167 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

all rear metal brake pipes corroded

both outer sills corroded

front brake discs

offside front lower ball joint cover

offside front tyre

play in nearside steering rack

sump leaking

Fail 6 Jan 2006 245,058 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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P820 DEJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P820 DEJ, 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 P820 DEJ registered?

P820 DEJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P820 DEJ safe to buy?

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