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P86 YHO

1997 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,180 mi
Last recorded52,180 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP86 YHO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 52,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front bumper has damage

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Fail 2 Feb 2019 52,173 miles

Emissions not tested leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front bumper has damage

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2018 49,147 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

front bumper has damage

Fail 19 Feb 2018 49,146 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

front bumper has damage

Pass 6 Dec 2016 49,094 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front bumper damaged

Fail 5 Dec 2016 49,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front bumper damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2015 46,776 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 46,671 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside sill in poor condition

Fail 27 Nov 2014 44,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front number plate crack

near side front tyre just on the limis

off front tyre just on the limits

Pass 27 Nov 2014 44,531 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front number plate crack

near side front tyre just on the limis

off front tyre just on the limits

Pass 21 Nov 2013 38,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 38,827 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 33,282 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 31,146 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 26,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front no plate damaged

Fail 17 Aug 2010 26,406 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front no plate damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2009 23,652 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front number plate cracked /// both rear tyres starting to get low on edges

Pass 2 Apr 2008 23,043 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 22,378 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front number plate cracked but secure

Pass 24 Apr 2006 21,881 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front number plate cracked but secure

Pass 17 May 2005 19,988 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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P86 YHO is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P86 YHO, 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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P86 YHO is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P86 YHO shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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