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P889 JJO

1997 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,784 mi
Last recorded165,784 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP889 JJO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 165,784 miles

oil pressure switch leaking.advise immediate replacement

Pass 15 Dec 2012 163,354 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2011 161,703 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2011 161,703 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2010 158,984 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2010 158,984 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2009 155,592 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 155,592 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 152,587 miles

Oil leak

front pannel corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2008 152,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak

front panel corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2007 148,857 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 147,279 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 147,279 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Nov 2005 137,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 137,338 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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P889 JJO is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P889 JJO, 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 P889 JJO registered?

P889 JJO is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 July 1997.

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