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P832 SCL

1997 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

130,272 mi
Last recorded130,272 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP832 SCL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc
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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 May 2018 130,272 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Holed and corroded (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wheel arch is holed (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear shock covers deteriorated

Both rear shocks are corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexis deteriorating (3.6.B.4d)

Child seat fitted in nsf not allowing the full check of adult belt

Engine has slight oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

OSF cv gaiter is deteriorating

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Chassis is corroded

Underside of body very rusty

Wipers are poor

Pass 19 May 2017 122,763 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

o/s chassis outer skin corrosion near o/s front wishbone rear mounting

rear wheel arches & body work poor

Fail 5 May 2017 122,484 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch next to shockabsorber top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

chassis corrosion around rear exhaust mountings

o/s chassis outer skin corrosion near o/s front wishbone rear mounting

rear wheel arches & body work poor

Pass 7 May 2016 115,442 miles

Body has slight corrosion corrosion in o/s rear chassis (6.1.B.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges of n/s front tyre worn (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of o/s front tyre worn (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted n/s front

general body work & rear arches poor

o/s front chassis outer skin corrosion

oil leak

Fail 7 May 2016 115,442 miles

Body has slight corrosion corrosion in o/s rear chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges of n/s front tyre worn (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of o/s front tyre worn (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted n/s front

general body work & rear arches poor

o/s front chassis outer skin corrosion

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2015 109,147 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 May 2015 109,147 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 May 2014 103,145 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2014 103,145 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2013 98,138 miles

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

o/s sill getting weak

outer edge worn on n/s front tyre

rear wheel arches poor

Fail 10 May 2013 98,138 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s sill getting weak

outer edge worn on n/s front tyre

rear wheel arches poor

Pass 10 May 2012 93,847 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight brake bind o/s/f

wiper blades poor

Fail 10 May 2012 93,847 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight brake bind o/s/f

wiper blades poor

Pass 12 May 2011 89,265 miles

rear wheel arches poor & damage to n/s rear door

Fail 5 May 2011 89,265 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

rear wheel arches poor & damage to n/s rear door

Pass 6 May 2010 83,273 miles

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

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

rear wheel arches poor

Fail 5 May 2010 83,273 miles

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

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

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

rear wheel arches poor

Pass 4 Nov 2008 73,126 miles

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

edges of rear tyres worn

Pass 29 May 2007 62,415 miles

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

n/s bodywork damage

Fail 29 May 2007 62,415 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s bodywork damage

Pass 25 May 2006 53,688 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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P832 SCL is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 P832 SCL, 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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P832 SCL is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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