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P840 GFC

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,560 mi
Last recorded76,560 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP840 GFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 76,560 miles

general underside corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2018 73,089 miles

general underside corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2017 70,910 miles

All 4 outer wing panels, wheel arches, rust corrosion

All 4 outer wing panels, wheel arches, rust corrosion

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust front & rear sections, rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

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

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

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

Underneath of vehicle, rust corrosion

Fail 31 Mar 2017 70,826 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL PANEL (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL PANEL (5.2.6)

All 4 outer wing panels, wheel arches, rust corrosion

All 4 outer wing panels, wheel arches, rust corrosion

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust front & rear sections, rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

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

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

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

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

Underneath of vehicle, rust corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2016 68,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge but above 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 67,104 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn slight on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2014 66,127 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 66,127 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 64,127 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 64,127 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 62,306 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 62,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 61,282 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 59,369 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 58,457 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 55,970 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 52,674 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 50,574 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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P840 GFC is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P840 GFC, 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 P840 GFC registered?

P840 GFC is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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