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P895 LYD

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,276 mi
Last recorded122,276 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP895 LYD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 122,276 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front x member corroded

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r inner/outer sill corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2012 117,094 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 117,065 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 102,670 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)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 102,670 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 87,409 miles

center to rear exhaust clamp in poor condition.

light corrosion to rear metal brake pipes.

light under body surface corrosion.

slight corrosion to both rear outter sills.

slight under engine oil dampness area sump.

slight uneven wear to near side rear tyre.

Pass 16 Jul 2009 80,886 miles

off side front tyre close to limits

surface corrosion to both rear outter sils and beening repaired.

Pass 15 Jul 2008 73,877 miles

Slight corrosion on inner edge of both front brake discs

n/s/r tyre appears slightly out of shape

Fail 9 Jul 2008 73,807 miles

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

Slight corrosion on inner edge of both front brake discs

n/s/r tyre appears slightly out of shape

Pass 11 Jul 2007 66,481 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2007 66,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 60,952 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 60,951 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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P895 LYD is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P895 LYD, 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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P895 LYD is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 July 1997.

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