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P825 CDF

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

100,812 mi
Last recorded100,812 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP825 CDF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2019 100,812 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Service brake excessively fluctuating offside and nearside rears (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside and nearside outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 95,409 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear centre brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

both rear inner sills starting to corrod

Fail 24 Aug 2018 95,064 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction top centre objects (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate insecure front number plate (0.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear centre brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

both rear inner sills starting to corrod

Pass 29 Aug 2017 88,590 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rears (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 88,590 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts/wearing on inner/outer side edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' top centre object (8.3.1b)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rears (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 83,620 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 83,521 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 78,094 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 78,093 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)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc offside and nearside outers (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 69,655 miles

fuel filler flap faulty

Fail 11 Apr 2014 69,610 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fuel filler flap faulty

Pass 28 Feb 2013 61,940 miles

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

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

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

fuel filler flap release faulty

nearside front drive shaft outer gaiter leaking slightly

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Feb 2013 61,940 miles

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

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

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

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

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

fuel filler flap release faulty

nearside front drive shaft outer gaiter leaking slightly

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2012 54,385 miles

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

slight leak from nearside outer drive shaft gaiter

Pass 2 Mar 2011 48,098 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 41,288 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 40,364 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 40,364 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)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 39,299 miles

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

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

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

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

slight split to offside front wiper blade end

Pass 23 Feb 2007 38,009 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 36,673 miles

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

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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P825 CDF is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 P825 CDF, 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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P825 CDF is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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