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P822 ONF

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

130,007 mi
Last recorded130,007 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP822 ONF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 130,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre front exhaust metal mount broken off

nearside front brake binding

welding to offside outer sill poor quality

Fail 14 Apr 2012 129,925 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre front exhaust metal mount broken off

nearside front brake binding

welding to offside outer sill poor quality

Fail 15 Apr 2011 121,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear wheel arches/ nearside under sill/ rear chassis rails (over axle) corroded

front brakes binding slightly

nearside front wheel trim missing/ offside damaged

unable to determine quality of welded repair offside rear sill

offside front and nearside rear seat belt support brackets broken off/ could cause injury

Pass 15 Apr 2011 121,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear wheel arches/ nearside under sill/ rear chassis rails (over axle) corroded

front brakes binding slightly

nearside front wheel trim missing/ offside damaged

unable to determine quality of welded repair offside rear sill

offside front and nearside rear seat belt support brackets broken off/ could cause injury

Pass 20 Apr 2010 114,395 miles

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

corrosion in wheel arches (paint lifting)

nearside rear outer sill corroded/ offside welded

offside front tyre compound deteriorating

Fail 20 Apr 2010 114,395 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion in wheel arches (paint lifting)

nearside rear outer sill corroded/ offside welded

offside front tyre compound deteriorating

Pass 24 Apr 2009 108,469 miles

Battery terminal corroded

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 108,469 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery terminal corroded

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

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

Pass 3 May 2008 103,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 May 2008 103,869 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 May 2007 92,921 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 87,738 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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P822 ONF is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P822 ONF, 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 P822 ONF registered?

P822 ONF is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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