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P852 CJO

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

122,929 mi
Last recorded122,929 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP852 CJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2011 122,929 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 122,918 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

1. o/s rear seat belt slightly frayed. 2. Slight cut in n/s front tyre. 3. Both outer sills becoming corroded at rear. 4. n/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge. 5. Both reasr wheel arches becoming corroded.

Pass 2 Sep 2010 118,557 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 118,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 114,187 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 114,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

1. o/s front tyre at legal limits, worn on edges. 2. n/s and o./s rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded. 3. n/s outer sill becoming weak due to corrosion at rear.

Pass 5 Sep 2008 107,714 miles

1. o/s front outer drive shaft gaiter becoming perished. 2. o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge. 3. steel brake pipes at rear becoming corroded.4. rear number plate becoming deteriorated. 5. n/s front tyre near legal limits wearing on edges.

Fail 4 Sep 2008 107,713 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1. o/s front outer drive shaft gaiter becoming perished. 2. o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge. 3. steel brake pipes at rear becoming corroded.4. rear number plate becoming deteriorated. 5. n/s front tyre near legal limits wearing on edges.

Pass 3 Sep 2007 102,324 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 102,323 miles

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

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

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

SLIGHT UNEVEN TREAD WEAR TO N/S/R TYRE † †BOTH REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPES BECOMING CORRODED

Pass 29 Aug 2006 98,619 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 98,617 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r wing to sill panel becoming weak to corrosion † †n/s and o/s/r steel brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2005 98,061 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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P852 CJO is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 P852 CJO, 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 P852 CJO registered?

P852 CJO is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 March 1997.

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