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P836 RNG

1997 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,325 mi
Last recorded74,325 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP836 RNG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 74,325 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 71,590 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 66,515 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 62,572 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 62,572 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 58,185 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW AND WORN INNER EDGES

Fail 1 Jul 2022 58,185 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW AND WORN INNER EDGES

Pass 8 Jul 2021 50,493 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 50,493 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 47,973 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS HOLED AT REAR

Fail 9 Jul 2019 47,973 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear ( at rear ) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear ( at rear ) (1.1.11 (c))

BOTH OUTER SILLS HOLED AT REAR

Pass 10 Jul 2018 44,664 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sill skin (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 44,664 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sill skin (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 39,642 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear outer sill corroded both sides

Pass 11 Jul 2016 37,620 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S rear sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 36,287 miles

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

Exhaust corroded & leaking slightly

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 36,287 miles

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

Exhaust corroded & leaking slightly

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 34,498 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2013 31,715 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 29,247 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 22,300 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 15,242 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 14,666 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 13,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 13,187 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 12,781 miles

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

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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P836 RNG is a 1997 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P836 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 P836 RNG registered?

P836 RNG is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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