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P938 MNC

1997 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

165,103 mi
Last recorded165,103 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP938 MNC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 165,103 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front pads low.

Nearside front wheel arch slightly corroded.

Nearside inner sil slightly corroded.

Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside front CV boot slightly deteriorated.

Offside front wheel arch slightly corroded.

Offside inner sil slightly corroded.

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

engine oil low.

rear chassis slightly corroded.

Fail 12 Jun 2012 165,103 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front pads low.

Nearside front wheel arch slightly corroded.

Nearside inner sil slightly corroded.

Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside front CV boot slightly deteriorated.

Offside front wheel arch slightly corroded.

Offside inner sil slightly corroded.

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

engine oil low.

rear chassis slightly corroded.

Pass 16 Jun 2011 159,012 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 159,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 152,341 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 144,711 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 144,711 miles

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

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

driver mirror cracked

Pass 12 May 2008 134,516 miles

n/s/ outer sill corroded

rear chassis sections corroded

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

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

both front chassis sections corroded

front - rear fuel line corroded

front box section corroded

Fail 7 May 2008 134,512 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

both front chassis sections corroded

front - rear fuel line corroded

front box section corroded

n/s/ outer sill corroded

rear chassis sections corroded

Pass 10 May 2007 133,272 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 133,272 miles

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

oil leak

sump heavilly corroded

Pass 10 May 2006 130,766 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 10 May 2006 130,766 miles

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

nail in nearside front tyre

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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P938 MNC is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc 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 P938 MNC, 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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P938 MNC is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 February 1997.

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