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P831 JJO

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

131,542 mi
Last recorded131,542 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP831 JJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 131,542 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag lamp on

both front wheel arches coroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs in poor condition

rear tyres cracking

Fail 25 Jul 2012 131,542 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag lamp on

both front wheel arches coroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs in poor condition

rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 Jul 2011 127,876 miles

air bag lamp on

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 25 Jul 2011 127,876 miles

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

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

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

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

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

air bag lamp on

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 23 Jul 2010 123,475 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs pitted

under side off vehicle rusty

wheel archers rusty

Fail 21 Jul 2010 123,475 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs pitted

under side off vehicle rusty

wheel archers rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2009 117,545 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil sump gasket leaking

Fail 10 Jul 2009 117,545 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil sump gasket leaking

Pass 10 Jul 2008 114,059 miles

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

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

slight scratching to zone A of windsreen

Pass 3 Jul 2007 108,571 miles

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

both outer sills getting weak

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 28 Jul 2006 103,633 miles

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

unable to see inner pads

Fail 25 Jul 2006 103,621 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

unable to check inner brake pads

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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P831 JJO is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc 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 P831 JJO, 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 P831 JJO registered?

P831 JJO is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 July 1997.

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