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P835 RNG

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

174,037 mi
Last recorded174,037 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP835 RNG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 174,037 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear to front fuel pipe rusty

Fail 2 Aug 2011 174,037 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear to front fuel pipe rusty

Pass 15 Jul 2010 168,828 miles

Front wiper blades not clearing very well

Fuel pipes corroded

Handbrake travel is high

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 168,828 miles

Front wiper blades not clearing very well

Fuel pipes corroded

Handbrake travel is high

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 162,696 miles

Handbrake travel is high

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 162,690 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Handbrake travel is high

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 156,254 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 156,254 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 152,095 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 146,194 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 146,194 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P835 RNG is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P835 RNG, 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 P835 RNG registered?

P835 RNG is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 May 1997.

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