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P882 PRL

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,277 mi
Last recorded97,277 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP882 PRL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 97,277 miles

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

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

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

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

rear shock absorbers weak,suspension bushes perished,

rear wheel arches corroded,rear sills corroded/welded.

Pass 30 Mar 2016 94,291 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

suspension/suspension mounts corroded, wheel arches corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2016 94,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

suspension/suspension mounts corroded, wheel arches corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2015 91,036 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear sills/wheel arches coroded,

Fail 30 Mar 2015 91,036 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear sills/wheel arches coroded,

Pass 27 Mar 2014 87,571 miles

nearside wiper blade splitting,nearside rear tyre perished,rear sills/inner sills and brake pipes all coroded,nearside front and both rear tyres worn inner edges,

Pass 28 Mar 2013 84,433 miles

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

rear sills coroded,rear tyres worn low inner edges,tyres perished,

Pass 29 Mar 2012 81,220 miles

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

suspension bushes perished,suspension areas coroded,rear exhaust coroded,rear tyres worn edges/perished,rear sills coroded.

Pass 28 Mar 2011 78,040 miles

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

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

suspension/chassis/inner sills/brake system coroded.

Fail 28 Mar 2011 78,040 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

suspension/chassis/inner sills/brake system coroded.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 75,150 miles

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

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

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

both rear brakes slightly binding,corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Mar 2009 71,453 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

fuel cap opening device not operating

fuel flap operation suspect

vehicle rusty underneath the rear of the vehicle

Fail 26 Mar 2009 72,453 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

fuel cap opening device not operating

vehicle rusty underneath the rear of the vehicle

Pass 31 Mar 2008 69,809 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 69,809 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2007 67,053 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 67,053 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 64,083 miles

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

brake hose ferrules corroded

headlamp masks/converters fitted

vehicle tested / presented wet

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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P882 PRL is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P882 PRL, 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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P882 PRL is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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