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P845 LHJ

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

159,020 mi
Last recorded159,020 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP845 LHJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2014 159,020 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 157,915 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 157,041 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 157,003 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 153,817 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 153,817 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 149,282 miles

o/s fr ont brake slightly binding and n/s

Fail 12 Jan 2010 149,282 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

o/s fr ont brake slightly binding and n/s

Pass 16 Jan 2009 138,265 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 138,265 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front brakes slightly binding

Pass 28 Jan 2008 120,160 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front off side subframe shows distortion.

near side front brake caliper/flexi-hose show grease contamination.

Fail 25 Jan 2008 120,105 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front off side subframe shows distortion.

near side front brake caliper/flexi-hose show grease contamination.

off and near side front wiper blade rubbers are split.

Pass 30 Jan 2007 108,146 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 108,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

odd speed rated tyres fitted at rear axel.

off and near side rear tyres are perished with deep splits.

unswept area of front screen damaged.

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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P845 LHJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P845 LHJ, 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 P845 LHJ registered?

P845 LHJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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